Hands off river water
State opposition leader Michael O'Brien was in Rosedale this week, meeting with farmers reliant on irrigation water from the Latrobe River.
Next steps for proposed Delburn Wind Farm
A planning application has been lodged to build the proposed multi-million dollar Delburn Wind Farm, overlooking the Hazelwood Power Station.
Anti-duck hunting billboard in Rosedale vandalised
A billboard in Rosedale advocating protection of native waterbirds was recently attacked by vandals, who left a knife at the scene with a name and address on it.
Vehicle, kayak and fishing gear seized
A phone call by a witness has led to two people having their vehicle, kayak and fishing equipment seized.
Victoria’s new ‘traffic light’ system to help simplify travel messages
Victoria has established a new permit system for all domestic travel into the state, helping to support Victoria's rapid contact tracing efforts and giving Victorians greater certainty when they travel.
Vaccine roll-out plan
Local doctors are urging Gippsland communities to embrace the COVID-19 vaccine Pfizer, which will be rolled out across Australia within six weeks.
Vandals target Maffra street
Homes in McMillan St, Maffra, were targeted by vandals overnight Saturday, with home owners collectively facing hundreds of dollars to clean up the mess.
Police warning on illegal bikes
Local police are warning the riders of illegally converted motorised bicycles they risk hefty fines and possible demerit points for road rule violations.
Visitor restrictions tightened at CGH
Central Gippsland Health has again tightened the rules around visitors following the recent increase in COVID numbers in Victoria.
Stage set for restart of onshore gas industry
Research examining gas exploration in Victoria has supported the potential for more underground gas storage and offshore gas development in Victoria, and found that an onshore conventional gas industry would not compromise the state's environmental and agricultural credentials.
Renaming our rivers?
Gippsland communities are invited to have a say on two state government place naming projects to encourage the use of Aboriginal words and female names as a way of "decolonising the landscape" and erasing the patriarchal stain of early settlement.
Summer fun
Holidaymakers have flocked to Gippsland for the summer holidays, with thousands of tourists visiting the Wellington Shire to enjoy the region's beautiful beaches and charming rural towns.
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