Concerns flooding could block the Princes Highway between Sale and Stratford
THE State Emergency Service's chief officer of operations has concerns flooding expected locally could block the Princes Highway at Sale and Stratford.
In a press...
Restrictions to ease further on Friday
RESTRICTIONS will ease across Victoria from midnight tomorrow (Thursday) night.
In regional Victoria, people can have up to two visitors (plus their dependants) per day,...
Low pressure system could bring strong winds, heavy rain and flash flooding
AUTHORITIES are asking people to stay well-informed about weather and emergency service warnings, with wild weather expected to lash Gippsland during the next 24...
Gippsland on flood alert
THE state's eyes are on Gippsland, as authorities predict flooding in the state's east similar to the devastating 2012 and 2007 floods.
An east coast...
Gippsland house prices surge
FINDING a home in Gippsland is slipping out of the reach of many local residents, as tree changers put pressure on the rental market...
Wellington Shire Council seeks feedback on mayoral and councillor pay
WELLINGTON Shire Council is seeking community feedback for the allowances it provides the mayor and councillors.
Under state government guidelines, Wellington Shire Council, as a...
Call for wildlife signs on Briagolong Rd
REGIONAL Roads Victoria is investigating the installation of wildlife signs on the Briagolong Rd-Blackall Creek junction, following concerns about animal-related accidents.
The authority is working...
Sale bakery raises $13,700 for breast cancer support
TOGETHER with an army of loyal Sale residents, Bakers Delight Sale has raised $13,762 for Breast Cancer Network Australia — one of the highest...
Field and Game slams MP’s dismissal of hunting’s economic contribution
FIELD and Game Australia has slammed the the Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick for downplaying the contribution of duck hunters to the economy.
In...
Wild horse advocates submit to corruption hearing
MORE than 50 submissions into a public sector hearing on corruption and misconduct are being considered by Parliament's Integrity and Oversight Committee, including one...
Winter has officially arrived: flooding and weather warnings expected
GIPPSLAND will begin its forecasted warmer than average winter with an Antarctic blast this week, which brings the potential for flooding locally.
A strong cold...
VicForests to pay court costs
VICFORESTS has been forced to pay the costs of the Friends of Leadbeater's Possum's case, and half the cost of its the environmental group's...
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Gippsland farmer fined over animal cruelty offences
GIPPSLAND dairy farm manager Peter Hoffman has been fined $6500 with costs of $230.08 after pleading guilty to offending under the Prevention of Cruelty...
