Blue green algae bloom
In consultation with The Department of Health, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning urges people and pets to avoid water at all Gippsland Lakes from Hollands Landing to Lakes Entrance and parts of Ninety Mile Beach as a bloom of toxic blue-green algae causes mass contamination.
Chester falls short in leadership challenge
Update: 1.10pm
Darren Chester has taken to Facebook with his thoughts on today's party room meeting:
"While I missed out on the leadership of the party this...
Darren Chester Q&A
Fresh from his success at the Federal Election, Member for Gippsland Darren Chester sits down with Gippsland Times journalist Stefan Bradley to discuss a variety of topics
Thousands vote then enjoy a democracy sausage
Polling day saw foot traffic down as early voting numbers spiked this election season, but the Aussie tradition of a snag after voting lives on.
Surge staff brought in at aged care facility
A local aged care residence is currently utilising surge workforce staff to deal with a COVID outbreak.
Air purifiers double in Victorian schools
The state government more than doubling the number of air purifiers in schools to keep students and staff safer and slow the spread of coronavirus.
New firearms storage laws
The state government is introducing new firearms storage laws to reduce incidents of crime across Victoria.
New GP clinic at Loch Sport
A new general practice medical clinic is now operating in Loch Sport.
Police news round-up: May 24
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a single vehicle fatal crash in Heyfield Saturday evening.
Laurina Lodge aged care lockdown
Laurina Lodge nursing home in Heyfield was placed into lockdown for a few days after a COVID outbreak was declared on May 2.
30 years of Ramahyuck celebrated
Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation celebrated 30 years of incorporation on Thursday, May 12 with a flag-raising, speeches, history displays and a roast lunch.
Andrew’s top accolade
Andrew Bedggood received the most prestigious award at the recent Victorian Rotary Shine On Presentation Night.
















