Australian-first electro weeding trial under way
A non-chemical weeding device that uses electricity to kill plants will be put through its paces in Western Australia to determine its suitability for...
Gippsland PHN shines light on vaping
Vaping poses a serious risk to the health of the community, according to a new priority issues paper released by Gippsland Primary Health Network...
Holiday arrangements for Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support
With the holiday season fast approaching, Services Australia is reminding customers about changes to payments and services during the Christmas and New Year period.
All...
Avatar: The Way of Water review
James Cameron's long-awaited blockbuster sequel Avatar: The Way of Water has finally reached cinemas. Our resident film buffs Tom Parry and Stefan Bradley went...
A warning on spinach products
In light of recent food recalls from Food Standards Australia New Zealand relating to a small selection of spinach products, vegetable peak industry body...
Plibersek backs RFAs
The federal Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek, has backed the Regional Forest Agreements (RFA), but they will be reformed to reflect...
Gift of giving at Ashleigh House
What is Christmas to you?
Maybe Christmas is a cup of warm cocoa clutched between cold hands as you sit in front of an open...
Australia’s homelessness crisis continues
Access to specialised homelessness services (SHS) by Australians who are homeless or at risk of homelessness has grown by more than one per cent...
Minister Bowen in Seaspray to declare Gippsland for offshore wind
All three levels of government were at Seaspray on Monday with the local community and industry to formally declare the Bass Strait off Gippsland...
Milestone Toy Run boasts largest donations in history
ORGANISERS of the Keith Hamilton Toy Run are rejoicing after the event’s “biggest year ever”.
The 25th Toy Run took place on December 10 with...
Alcohol and Drug Foundation medical chief urges care with alcohol
With the festive season in full swing, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) encourages people to plan ahead and use simple steps for healthier, safer celebrations.
Chief...
Finland ‘a green forestry model’
Finland, with a population smaller than Victoria's, has shown the big role that a large sustainable forestry industry can play in cutting greenhouse emissions,...
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Wellington Shire’s new mayor and deputy
The election of councillors Cindy Madeley and Liz Foat as Wellington Shire’s mayor and deputy mayor on Tuesday night marked a historic first for...
