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Port Albert caravan park heads into receivership

The once popular Seabank Caravan Park at the Old Port, Port Albert, has gone into receivership.

Quarantine rules ploughing harvest hopes

Several Lindenow farmers have said they will be forced to plough in this season's crops, if the current quarantine arrangements for seasonal workers remain in place.

CFA planning ahead in Yarram

Demolition of the former Wesley Church on Commercial Rd in Yarram will prepare the site for what the CFA hopes will be the new home of the town's brigade.

Boost for Christmas appeal

Uniting's Christmas Appeal received a huge boost last week, thanks to the Gippsland Lodge.

Cherie hangs up her tongs

There will no doubt be some sad faces at the Sale cattleyards canteen today, as boss Cherie Straughen says farewell to the staff and customers on her final day at the helm.

Call for PFAS probe

A leading environmental organisation is calling for an urgent investigation into water contamination in Wellington Shire, after elevated PFAS chemicals were identified in reticulation, waste water and raw water at Seaspray and at low levels in Briagolong and Sale.

Eclipsing epilepsy

Stratford teenager Lily Taylor will today go in for major surgery to help her fight against epilepsy.

Phase two of MID project begins

Work has begun on the second phase of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation project following the signing of a construction milestone funding agreement.

Three men rescued from capsized boat of Port Welshpool

Three men were rescued in waters off Port Welshpool early Friday morning.

Two fires and a false alarm

Local firefighters were kept busy on Sunday, when they were called out several times in one day.

Burnt timber to be salvaged

Timber burnt by last year's Victorian bushfires has finally been released to forestry contractors, saving it from going to waste.

Fire restrictions Monday

Emergency services are warning Gippslanders to adhere to Fire Danger Period alerts and prepare properties for the hot months ahead to avoid another catastrophic fire season.

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