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Sonny Stephens has eye on state election

Former Labor candidate for the seat of Gippsland at last year's federal election, Sonny Stephens, is making another tilt at politics, this time at...

Shoring up fuel and fertiliser supplies

The federal government has announced the federal budget will include an Australian Fuel Security and Resilience package to ensure energy sovereignty and protect the...

Victorian Coalition want to introduce urban solar parks and pausing transmission projects

THE Victorian Liberals and Nationals claims they will drive down the cost of the transition away from coal-fired electricity if they are elected to...

Budget boost for Gippsland Trades and Labour Council

AFTER months of uncertainty, the state budget has eased pressure for the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council (GTLC). GTLC runs community education programs and projects...

Funding for Hastings terminal environmental effects statement

Gippsland’s offshore wind industry will rely heavily on the Port of Hastings, which was selected as the location for the future Victorian Renewable Energy...

Victorian Budget: What’s in it for Wellington?

What’s in it for Wellington? There’s capital upgrades of $323,000 for Stratford Primary School and $428,000 for Briagolong Primary School. That’s largely it for Wellington-focused...

Approval for Esso decommissiong

The national offshore energy regulator has approved Esso Australia's execution environment plan for the first stage of decommissiong platforms in Bass Strait. The acceptance of...

East Gippsland man charged for spraying manure in Traralgon

AN East Gippsland man has been fined $1221 by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) after his truck splashed a Traralgon street with liquid manure...

Progress for energy projects in Gelliondale and Golden Beach

STEPS were taken last week towards the progression of two energy projects in Wellington Shire. Changes to state government regulations could make it easier for...

State budget not much write home about

Cost of living relief, crime prevention, healthcare spending, 20 per cent off car registrations, half-price public transport and works for schools, kindergartens and TAFEs....

ABC staff accept enterprise agreement

ABC staff have voted to accept an enterprise agreement with the public broadcaster. According to two union representing ABC staff - the Media, Entertainment and...

Research looks at offshore wind benefits

COMMUNITY input is being sought to assist a project looking into the benefits of offshore wind projects. Locky McLeod, a PhD researcher at the University...

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Opposition promises $288M road investment

The state Opposition has promised to improve local roads that take regional Victorians home and to school, work and the shops under a $288 million...