Victoria to enter lockdown again
VICTORIA will again a five-day lockdown at midnight tonight (Thursday).
There will only be five reasons to leave home: to get the food and essential...
Winter a good time to desex pets, ahead of spring litters
WITH an influx of unwanted cats and dogs into shelters during spring, a local veterinarian says winter is the ideal time to desex pets.
Maffra...
Owners warned, as investigations continue into cause of death of dogs
DOG owners have been urged to take their pets to the vet immediately if they have eaten fresh or frozen raw pet meat and...
Claims rare frog has been found near mine site
THE purported discovery of a rare frog should stop the proposed Fingerboards mineral sands minds from going ahead, opponents claim.
Volunteer researcher Brendan Casey says...
A ‘balloon ban’ is now in force to protect wildlife
THE symbolism associated with allowing balloons to drift into the heavens is no longer allowed, with a ban on the release of helium balloons...
Changes to timber code welcomed
THE native forest industry, the state opposition and manufacturing union have welcomed the state government’s move to overhaul the timber code of practice —...
Potential for prisoners to be treated ‘unfairly’
A VICTORIAN Ombudsman investigation has found prisoner disciplinary hearings are still done "in the dark" and the potential for unfairness remains rife.
Across Victoria's 14...
COVID rules change again
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MEDIA reports suggest Melbourne will go into a snap lockdown from midnight tonight because of a growing COVID outbreak.
Authorities have been discussing...
Loch Sport couple die in Tasmania crash
THE members of a Loch Sport church died at the weekend while holidaying in Tasmania.
Nathan and Chei David, both 46, died soon after the...
Police seek witnesses for early morning baseball bat assault in Sale
POLICE are calling for witnesses following an unprovoked early morning assault involving a baseball bat in Fitzroy St, Sale, at the weekend.
Two offenders approached...
Boat stolen from Hollands Landing
POLICE are looking for information regarding a boat stolen from Hollands Landing in March.
On Friday, March 5, a four meter, 1995 model Quintex runabout...
Minister on future of timber in Gippsland: ‘More to say shortly’
IT seems the state government will have "more to say shortly" on a range of questions timber workers and their families have been waiting...
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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....
