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Platypus drowns in fishing net in the Thomson River

The Conservation Regulator is appealing to the public for information after a platypus drowned in an illegal commercial fishing net.

Duck hunting outrage

After announcing this year's duck hunting season would be reduced to 20 days with a two bird per day bag limit, the Game Management Authority has been hit from all sides, with hunters, politicians, opponents and residents voicing their outrage over the announcement.

Dairy claw back class action against Fonterra

Dairy farmers in Gippsland affected by Fonterra's now infamous farmgate milk price claw back in the 2015-16 season have the opportunity to join a class action.

Man charged over Sale bike store break in and theft

A Sale man has been charged following a bike shop burglary.

At least 10 Ross River Virus cases this year so far

Health authorities are warning Gippsland residents to protect themselves against mosquitoes, following the detection of Ross River Virus in 10 people in Wellington Shire so far this year.

Land sales driven by a strong rural sector

Although the local property market defied COVID-19 predictions and boomed at the beginning of 2020, the surge in demand for Gippsland's rural land has taken that 'boom' to a whole new level.

Peter cleans up our act

Cleaning up litter is a kind of hobby for new Sale resident Peter Cursley, and he is keen to spread the joy.

A quarantine worker tests positive for COVID-19

A hotel quarantine worker in Melbourne tested positive to coronavirus on Sunday.

Reduced duck season announced

The 2021 duck hunting season has been announced with a number of changes, infuriating those for and against the recreational activity.

MLA says we missed out again on train services

A new V/Line timetable unveiled this week by the state government doesn't provide additional services for Gippsland train passengers.

Land costs will hamper plans for plantations

The rising cost of agricultural land in Gippsland will greatly hamper the state government's plan to base the region's forestry industry on plantations, according to the industry's peak body.

Council gives its blessing to solar farm

THE $125 million solar farm proposed for Perry Bridge will be a step towards Wellington Shire becoming a leader in renewable energy, according to a councillor.

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