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...
Chester’s step back
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has confirmed he will take a hiatus from The Nationals party and its meetings, over growing frustration with the party's...
Kookaburra shot by an arrow in Loch Sport
Loch Sport police are appealing for information after a kookaburra was shot with an arrow.
A Loch Sport resident made the disturbing discovery at the...
Latrobe Regional Hospital an exposure site
Latrobe Regional Hospital has been identified as an exposure site after a COVID-19 positive person attended the hospital.Gippsland Region Public Health Unit says it...

















