Pens for troops helping to lift morale
Dozens of messages of appreciation have overwhelmed the humble wood turners of Gippsland Woodcraft Group, who sent 300 handmade pens to Australian troops overseas in March.
A facelift for the Bundy
Those regularly traversing the Sale-Maffra Rd would be eagerly tracking the progress of one of its older residents, the Bundalaguah-Myrtlebank Hall, through its latest and grandest stage of renovations.
Nats say it’s time to get tourism back on track
Gippsland Nationals MPs have called on the state government to provide urgent stimulus for the Gippsland tourism industry as coronavirus restrictions begin to ease.
Fines for farm trespass
People caught trespassing on farms in the name of animal activism will be handed on-the-spot fines, when new legislation is introduced.
Our newest OAM
Meerlieu farmer, conservationist and broadcaster Craig Bush has been named as a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Saputo and Fonterra milk prices announced
For the first time, milk processors last week released their opening prices for the next year on the same day.
Locals are being urged to get tested for COVID-19
Continued testing for COVID-19 is more important than ever as restrictions are easing across Gippsland, to prevent a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Funding secured for stage two of Stretton Park redevelopment
The second stage of upgrades at the Stretton Park aged care facility in Maffra will begin soon after the first stage is complete, following the securing of $1 million from the federal government.
Woodside street name deliberation continues
The naming of sections of a Woodside street has yet to be sorted.
Local dance studios calling for a workable return to classes
Local dance studios have been lobbying the government to be recognised so that they have some clarity regarding re-opening.
Rebekah’s no run-of-the-mill physio
Warm-up exercises are something usually associated with elite sports people or athletes, not the timber industry or sawmills.
Nurse practitioner working in drug and alcohol field
Central Gippsland Health now has its first ever qualified nurse practitioner.





