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Promising signs from CarbonNet tests

CarbonNet, the state and federal governmentfunded project to find ways to capture and safely store carbon dioxide from fossil fuel industries, has indicated a better than expected potential for sub-sea storage of captured carbon dioxide.

Time called on senior football and netball seasons across Gippsland

Most of Gippsland's football and netball leagues pulled the pin on senior seasons across the weekend.

New Catholic bishop for Sale diocese

Monsignor Greg Bennet has been appointed by Pope Francis as the 10th Catholic Bishop of Sale.

High Country to the High Court

Omeo cattleman Phil Maguire is taking his fight to save High Country brumbies to the High Court, after he lost his legal bid to stop the cull of the horses in the Alpine National Park.

Bass Strait electricity link fast-tracked

The proposed second Bass Strait interconnector, known as Marinus Link, has been given fast-track approval by the federal government.

Magical Stratford store closes

Stratford's colourful and eclectic Turkish Magic was inundated with customers at the weekend, who came out in droves for one last opportunity to visit the store.

Victoria’s COVID-19 recovery “on a knife’s edge” – Premier

Premier Daniel Andrews has warned local lockdowns may be a possibility if COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise, as a testing "blitz" rolls out across the state.

Study looks at expanding irrigation in central Gippsland

The state government will spend $500,000 to fund a study which will look at expanding irrigation in central Gippsland.

HVP takes responsibility for spray drift incident

HVP Plantations has taken responsibility for a spray drift incident in Holey Plains State Park, which is affecting regenerating trees and other vegetation recovering from bushfire.

Holey Plains State Park focus of investigation

A suspected spray drift incident which is potentially affecting thousands of regenerating trees and other vegetation recovering from bushfire is being investigated by Agriculture Victoria.

Sensory playgrounds make sense

Two new and innovative playgrounds installed at Cobains Primary School are proving a hit with students.

A country COVID-19 plan is needed, says Bull

With travel to and from the six problematic metropolitan council areas being "strongly discouraged", there are growing calls for restrictions to be lightened in country areas where few, or no cases exist.

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GVC temporarily closing for much needed repairs

THE Gippsland Vehicle Collection (GVC) in Maffra will be temporarily closing at the end of January to replace its asbestos roof. It will reopen...