Preparing Victorian farms for the challenges and opportunities ahead
VICTORIAN farmers will continue to have access to valuable skills training, after the extension of the Farm Business Resilience Program.
The program aims to support...
Residents suffer
Trouble continues at Futcher Court, Sale following a unit fire earlier this year, which nearly claimed the life of a female resident if not...
Timber Festival returns to Heyfield for 2023
CAN you imagine Heyfield without timber?
Last year, the Heyfield Timber Festival was brought back 27 years after the last event, and judging by this...
Latrobe Valley and Gippsland Transition Plan rejected by Council
THE SECOND ordinary Council meeting of 2023 on Tuesday February 21 saw a rejection of the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland Transition Plan; acknowledgements; appointments...
Teacher shortages are hitting hard in the first weeks back
SCHOOLS, especially in Victoria and New South Wales, are already reportedly under great strain from a lack of workforce coverage.
This crisis has been brewing...
Bull backs the buffet’s return
Tom Parry
DEMANDS are growing to reinstate catering facilities on passenger rail services in Gippsland, with Member for Gippsland East Tim Bull being the latest...
The Juicy Unicorn shuts shop
THE Juicy Unicorn smoothie and juice bar on Cunninghame St in Sale has closed after 10 months of operation, with the owners citing a...
Briag altercation investigated: Police Beat February 24
Police Beat with Stefan Bradley
Briag altercation investigated
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident in Briagolong on Thursday, February 16.
It is believed a male...
Enrolling to vote made easier with Medicare cards
MEDICARE cards are now accepted identification for enrolling to vote.
The announcement was made last Friday, February 17, that Australian citizens of voting age are...
Police warning on concerning rural fatalities
VICTORIA Police is issuing an urgent warning to regional motorists following a big spike in lives lost on rural roads this year.
The latest police...
Increased TIO complaints underlines need for consumer protection
AS the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) Quarter Two Complaints Report reveals a noticeable increase in complaints about telecommunications companies, Consumer Action is reiterating its...
Wilsons Promontory Revitalisation project
As part of the state government's $23 million Wilsons Promontory Revitalisation project, a 10-kilometre fence will be erected in the national park to keep...
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Maffra Pool could reopen tomorrow
Final safety checks will determine if the Maffra Pool will open tomorrow, following a power outage caused by a break-in early this morning.
The break-in,...
