Irrigation incentives turn ideas into action for farmers
More farmers across Gippsland can now access incentives for irrigation farm plans.
Agriculture Victoria irrigation extension officer Stephanie Veskoukis said after years of success in...
Farmers and industry react to EU trade deal
PRIMARY industry organisations have expressed disappointment at the free trade agreement signed between the federal government and the European Union (EU).
The Australia–European Union Free...
Crime up 10 per cent in Wellington Shire
THE amount of criminal incidents recorded in Wellington Shire rose more than 10 per cent last year.
The latest figures from the Crime Statistics Agency...
Walk and talk for mental health to return
More local services and support for youth mental health are key areas local mental health advocate Callan Coleman is passionate about.
Since founding Walk &...
Inclusion is for everyone
Sale and District Specialist School put inclusion at the centre of its Harmony Week celebrations last Tuesday, welcoming the community to a vibrant festival...
Council beat, March 17: Flood mapping overhaul
Wellington Shire Council's overhaul of flood mapping across the region will define where and how people build homes in flood prone areas, with more...
Taking steps for men’s mental health
Seven men a day, about 2500 each year, die by suicide in Australia.
It is “2500 too many” – the message driving the work of...
Iran War’s impact on Gippsland farmers and fuel supply
Food and agribusiness bank Rabobank had some of its research team members in Sale last week to meet with clients and to learn from...
Ausnet inspections this week
If you see a helicoptor flying low this week, fair chance it's AusNet inspecting power infrastructure.
The electricity transmission operator has been conducting aerial inspections...
Info sessions for 2GW transmission project
Landholders and community members are encouraged to join VicGrid for information sessions about the environment effects statement (EES) for the Gippsland offshore wind two-gigawatt...
More pain at the pump
GIPPSLAND motorists are still feeling the pinch of high fuel prices, which have been attributed to the continued military action in the Middle East.
Fearing...
Wait for Sale College continues
David Braithwaite
THE state government is yet to commit to funding the construction of a new Sale College campus.
The issue reached federal parliament recently, when...
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Opposition promises $288M road investment
The state Opposition has promised to improve local roads that take regional Victorians home and to school, work and the shops under a $288 million...
