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.
Celebrating our unique wetlands
Tuesday was World Wetlands Day, celebrating the unique values and benefits of wetlands and their conservation.
Major hydrogen milestones
The world-first Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain pilot plant reached a major milestone last week when the project began successfully producing hydrogen from Latrobe Valley brown coal.
Numbers up at Boisdale Consolidated school
School is back in a big way at Boisdale Consolidated Primary School, with 30 new students beginning this year and taking the total enrolment to 250.
Indoor mask rule returns
Wearing masks indoors is back, household visitor limits have reduced and a return to work cap has been paused after a hotel quarantine worker tested positive to COVID-19 on Wednesday.
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