The first vaccines
The first frontline health care workers and residents in the Central Gippsland Health Aged Care Network will be vaccinated against COVID-19 from tomorrow.
Businesses adapting to single-use plastics changes
Many local food businesses are a step ahead of the 2023 ban on single-use plastics, with some already turning to other products in response to growing consumer pressure for plastic alternatives.
Looking at wider public access to school buses
Local bus companies say the proposed expanded use of school buses in regional Victoria could fill the gap in regional transport needs, but has potential risks that must be carefully considered.
New stricter environmental coal power station rules
A licence review of the state's three brown coal fire stations has resulted in tighter rules surrounding emissions, wastewater, landfills and dust control, but some environmental groups argue the new conditions don't go far enough.
The future of Maffra determined by plan
To manage population growth and guide infrastructure delivery in the town during the next 20 years, a new Maffra Structure Plan is being developed.
Fracking ban enshrined in constitution
Victoria's ban on fracking has been enshrined in the state's constitution.
Festive street vibe
Those out and about in Sale at the weekend would have felt upbeat down the street, courtesy of some buoying live music.
Disgust over trashed Briagolong campsite
Human waste, domestic rubbish and a burning campfire are just some of the things that were left at the McKinnon's Point camping ground at Briagolong late last month.
Search for vehicle seen in Wonnangatta Valley
Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad are again appealing for the public's help to locate a mystery vehicle as part of their investigation into missing Wonnangatta campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
Earth-moving equipment stolen from Bairnsdale property
East Gippsland Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released CCTV footage as part of their ongoing investigation into the theft of earth-moving equipment from a business in Bairnsdale last year.
The duplication wait
Duplication of the final two stages of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale still has not begun, more than eight months after funding was confirmed by the federal and state governments.
Former council chief Lyndon Webb dies after a short illness
Former Wellington Shire Council chief executive Lyndon Webb died on Tuesday following a short illness.
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