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Bird of the Month, June 2023: Royal Spoonbill

ROYAL Spoonbills are among the most distinctive of birds, easily recognised as they stride through shallow water swinging their long, black spoon-shaped bills from...

Time in lieu for teachers attending school camp

The Australian Education Union Victorian Branch has achieved a significant win which will see the state government provide an additional $130 million for school...

Tom McIntosh promotes Wellington budget measures

Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh MP was in the Wellington Shire last Friday (June 9) to promote local measures from this year’s State...

Youth theatre showcasing in Traralgon

THE Gippsland Youth Drama Workshop’s new production hits the stage this weekend, promising to be a memorable event for the whole family. Bush Tale Bunyip...

Stargazing events this weekend in Loch Sport

Tom Parry LOCH Sport is preparing to host a pair of stargazing events this weekend. To be held over two successive nights, the Guided Star Tour...

Impacts on the health and wellbeing of Gippslanders

FINANCIAL security, employment and a healthy environment all impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in Gippsland, including the LGBTIQA+ community. Gippsland Primary...

Correctional Centre being investigated

FULHAM Correctional Centre is currently being investigated by the national medical regulator over the alleged improper prescription of drugs. The story was broken by ABC...

Dry preparation needed

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging farmers and decision-makers to prepare for drier conditions as the first seasonal outlook by the Australian Bureau...

Mayors in Parliament

Stefan Bradley and Tom Parry COUNCILS affected by the shutdown of native timber harvesting have taken their fight to Canberra. Representatives from Wellington Shire, Latrobe City...

Federal Government’s Disaster Ready Fund in action

GIPPSLAND will be better protected and prepared for future natural disasters following the announcement of six local projects funded under Round One of the...

PALM changes to come into effect

Reforms to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme will soon come into effect, providing more regular incomes and better conditions for Pacific labour...

VFF slams decision on high towers

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has blasted the state government's decision to go forth with transmission developments in Western Victoria, with the Australia Energy...

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Pendlebury wants Royal Commission

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