Latrobe Regional Hospital to take COVID patients from across Gippsland
Latrobe Regional Hospital is gearing up manage Gippsland’s COVID-19 patients, with modelling suggesting there could be demand for 50 inpatient beds and 15 intensive...
People from lockdown areas can apply to visit holiday homes for fire clean-up
A new permit system will allow people from metropolitan Melbourne or any other restricted regions to undertake fire preparedness activities at a second property...
A chance to be a king or queen for upwards of $1.5 million
Photos and story by Liam Durkin
They say a man’s home is his castle, but for Willung South man Reg Fazzani, his home is actually...
Wellington Shire tracking ahead of state average on vaccination
On Sunday, Wellington Shire tipped over the 85 per cent first dose vaccination mark, with 60 per cent already receiving their second.
With an eligible...
Unpacking the Archibald artworks
The 52 portraits which make up the Archibald Prize 2021 exhibition have arrived at Gippsland Art Gallery in Sale ahead of Friday’s much-anticipated opening.
Promotional...
Researchers venture to Licola to study earthquake
Melbourne University has sent a group of researchers to the area around Licola and Woods Point to investigate last month’s earthquake.
Associate Professor in earthquake...
Climate change protest in Sale
The building which houses the office of Gippsland MHR Darren Chester was the scene of a climate change protest on Friday.The group of 10...
Protest in Sale against mandatory vaccination
More than 30 people protested against mandatory vaccination near The Wedge, Sale, on Friday morning.The group wore white shirts with #ReclaimTheLine on the front...
COVID case forces birth unit to shut down at LRH
A person who presented to the Thomson Women’s, Children and Birthing Unit at Latrobe Regional Hospital on Wednesday, September 29, has tested positive to...
Two new cases in Latrobe City
Gregor Mactaggart
COVID-19 commander Jeroen Weimar said Latrobe City has recorded two new cases in the 24 hours up to midnight.
The Latrobe City outbreak is...
Flood watch is issued
A flood watch has been issued for the Latrobe and Thomson rivers, with farmers being urged to consider moving livestock and machinery to higher...
Concerns over Gippsland’s low koala numbers
A FRIENDS of the Earth survey has revealed as few as 115 koalas are estimated to live in Holey Plains State Park, Mullungdung and...
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Looking back on the past year (2025)
December 2024:
A STORY that missed last year’s review, but deserves highlighting was the launch of Gippsland Jersey’s seventh Farming Conversations calendar championing mental health....
