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MP wants rapid testing option for employees, as an alternative to standing them down

A local MP wants the state government to permit rapid testing for employees who are not vaccinated, as an alternative to standing them down. From...

Two Sale COVID cases transferred to Traralgon hospital

Two COVID cases which presented to Central Gippsland Health in Sale have now been transferred to Latrobe Regional Hospital, which is Gippsland’s designated COVID...

Business owners concerned about having to police vaccine mandates

With the deadline for authorised workers to be first dose COVID-19 vaccinated by this Friday, there is trepidation in the local business community as...

Latrobe Regional Hospital to take COVID patients from across Gippsland

Latrobe Regional Hospital is gearing up manage Gippsland’s COVID-19 patients, with modelling suggesting there could be demand for 50 inpatient beds and 15 intensive...

People from lockdown areas can apply to visit holiday homes for fire clean-up

A new permit system will allow people from metropolitan Melbourne or any other restricted regions to undertake fire preparedness activities at a second property...

A chance to be a king or queen for upwards of $1.5 million

Photos and story by Liam Durkin They say a man’s home is his castle, but for Willung South man Reg Fazzani, his home is actually...

Wellington Shire tracking ahead of state average on vaccination

On Sunday, Wellington Shire tipped over the 85 per cent first dose vaccination mark, with 60 per cent already receiving their second. With an eligible...

Unpacking the Archibald artworks

The 52 portraits which make up the Archibald Prize 2021 exhibition have arrived at Gippsland Art Gallery in Sale ahead of Friday’s much-anticipated opening. Promotional...

Researchers venture to Licola to study earthquake

Melbourne University has sent a group of researchers to the area around Licola and Woods Point to investigate last month’s earthquake. Associate Professor in earthquake...

Climate change protest in Sale

The building which houses the office of Gippsland MHR Darren Chester was the scene of a climate change protest on Friday.The group of 10...

Protest in Sale against mandatory vaccination

More than 30 people protested against mandatory vaccination near The Wedge, Sale, on Friday morning.The group wore white shirts with #ReclaimTheLine on the front...

COVID case forces birth unit to shut down at LRH

A person who presented to the Thomson Women’s, Children and Birthing Unit at Latrobe Regional Hospital on Wednesday, September 29, has tested positive to...

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No Gippsland rail investment over the next year

THE Gippsland Line will see no movement - as far as investment goes - for the next 12 months. This year's state budget revealed no...