A full house at seminar on rental changes
Real estate investment in the Wellington Shire is a hot topic in 2021, as property speculators take advantage of low interest rates and snap up homes at less than half the cost of those in metropolitan areas.
Farmers, fishers, campers urged to have their say
Farmers, fishers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to have their say on proposed regulations to govern recreational activity on Crown land with river frontage and grazing licences.
Happy to get the vaccine
Wilson Lodge residents in Sale were the first in the Central Gippsland Health Network to receive their Pfizer vaccinations on Wednesday, with 45 aged care and disability residents aged between 35 and 94 protected against the COVID-19 virus.
CO2 plant for Longford
A new production facility to deliver high quality carbon dioxide supply to Australian industries will be built in Longford.
Yallourn Power Station will shut down operations in seven years
The Yallourn Power Station will close in 2028, four years ahead of schedule, owner EnergyAustralia announced on Wednesday.
Man dies after being thrown from boat
A man died after being thrown from a boat off McLoughlins Beach on Monday.
Drone does not belong to missing camper
A drone found in the High Country does not belong to missing camper Russell Hill, police have confirmed.
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.
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