Rural assistance commissioner reappointed
The state government has reappointed Peter Tuohey as rural assistance commissioner to continue his work supporting rural and regional communities.
Mr Tuohey provides advice and...
Dairy code operates as intended
Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) has welcomed a report from the federal government's agriculture department, finding – for the second time – that the Dairy...
Farmers urged to keep an eye out for armyworms
Following multiple reports of the native armyworms across Victoria, farmers are encouraged to learn how to correctly identify them.
Agriculture Victoria horticulture program coordinator for...
Empowering next rural women leaders
The state government is empowering rural women to step into leadership roles – providing the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to support the...
Sunburn posing painful threat
Records released reveal the true scale of Victorians requiring emergency assistance for sunburn every year for the past 20 years, according to government records.
The...
Endo clinic opens in Morwell
Gippsland Primary Health Network (PHN) and Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) have officially launched the region's new Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic (EPPC), marking...
Goodbye 2025, hello 2026
What a year we've had.
When I started looking over the events of 2025, I'd forgotten some things only occured in the past 12 months.
One...
Bairnsdale East wetlands transformation
The Crooke St stormwater drain in Bairnsdale has been transformed into a thriving wetland – boosting local waterway health and helping to improve water...
Protect against mozzies following Loch Sport RRV detection
Two authorities have issued advice to travellers and residents heading to Wellington Shire’s coastal areas after routine mosquito trapping in Loch Sport detected Ross...
Speed limits lowered Maffra, Stratford
Two new speed limits have come into force on main roads in Maffra and Stratford ahead of the busy holiday period.
A further section of...
Changes wanted to Yarram bus services: survey
The state government received more than 1200 survey responses through the Engage Victoria platform as part of consultation for increasing services to the Leongatha/Yarram...
Infrastructure Victoria calls for more bus services
Infrastructure Victoria (IV) has called on the state government to add more regional bus and coach services, including in Gippsland, for better access to...















