Maffra Show cancelled
THE Maffra Show has been cancelled for the second consecutive year.
The Maffra and District Agricultural Society committee announced this year's show, scheduled for October...
Brushing up on art skills
ANYONE with an interest in refining their artistic skills over a friendly cuppa and a chat is invited to a ”come and try” day...
Yarram home destroyed by fire
A YARRAM family home was destroyed by fire last Thursday morning.
While the occupants of the property escaped unharmed, the family dog was unfortunately lost...
Meat saga continues
A BOISDALE knackery caught up in an investigation into a spate of dog deaths around the state says accusations aired in the media that...
Lockdowns keep local mental health professionals busy
THE surprise announcement on Monday that Victoria's regional areas were to be lifted out of lockdown from 11.59pm sent a wave of joy, relief...
More stress for our Year 12s
LOCAL Year 12 students say they are stressed by the constant disruptions COVID-19 is causing during their final school year.
This year's General Achievement Test...
Calls for clarity over riverfront camping laws announcement
THE state government's announcement on allowing camping on licensed river frontages has caused "more uncertainty and confusion" and must be clarified, according to a...
Mineral sands application process continues
AN Inquiry and Advisory Committee appointed by the Victorian government to examine the environmental effects of Kalbar's proposed Fingerboards mineral sands mine at Glenaladale,...
‘No evidence’ timber harvesting made 2019-2020 fires worse
A STUDY by forestry experts from Melbourne University and the Australian National University has found no evidence that timber harvesting made the 2019-20 bushfires...
Sale’s new pump station complete
CONSTRUCTION of the new outfall sewer pump station in Sale is complete, with the facility fully operational.
Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming said the...
Traralgon kinder cleaned after student was exposed to a COVID case
THE family of a student who attends the Cumberland Park Kindergarten in Traralgon was this week advised by the Department of Health that they...
Melbourne lockdown extended by a week
MELBOURNE'S lockdown will be extended by seven days.
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the restrictions, which came into place last Thursday night, will continue until...

















