Land costs will hamper plans for plantations
The rising cost of agricultural land in Gippsland will greatly hamper the state government's plan to base the region's forestry industry on plantations, according to the industry's peak body.
Council gives its blessing to solar farm
THE $125 million solar farm proposed for Perry Bridge will be a step towards Wellington Shire becoming a leader in renewable energy, according to a councillor.
Indoor mask rule returns
Wearing masks indoors is back, household visitor limits have reduced and a return to work cap has been paused after a hotel quarantine worker tested positive to COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Vaccine rollout plans
The Sale-based Wellington Respiratory Clinic is making plans for the arrival of the AstraZeneca vaccine, expected to be rolled out across the state by late March or early April.
Council will support Perry Bridge solar farm
Wellington Shire Council will support a $125 million solar farm proposed for Perry Bridge.
Filmed in Loch Sport
An independent movie filmed in Loch Sport will premiere soon in Melbourne.
New name, album for Harry Hook
The Sale Memorial Hall may have sat empty for most of 2020 as the pandemic saw the end of social events, but anyone walking past this iconic building at night may have seen a light flickering.
Killing wildlife part of a ‘larger cultural issue’
Golden Beach residents say the killing last week of three emu chicks highlights a larger cultural issue of disrespect for wildlife, rampant drug use and a "cowboy" mentality among a small subset of residents.
Woodside drowning prompts local boating warning
The tragic drowning of a father of seven near Woodside two weeks ago has prompted Transport Safety Victoria to remind boaters and paddlers to carry safety equipment and to practise getting back on board if they find themselves in the water.
Dive support vessel in Bass Strait for West Barracouta project
Esso Australia says it is nearing completion of its West Barracouta project, which will bring new gas supply to the Australian domestic market this year.
Recognising Maffra’s quiet achievers
Because of inclement weather last week, Maffra's Australia Day celebrations were transferred from Victoria Park to Duart Homestead.
Court following violent home invasion
A 34-year-old Sale man has been remanded in custody to appear in court on April 27 for a committal mention following a violent home invasion in Sale.
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Grants for Sale Rotary, Maffra gymnastics from GCM
The Sale Rotary and Maffra Gymnastic clubs are among five organisations to share in $10,000 in the latest round of community grants from Gippsland...
