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Reshuffling electorate boundaries suggested

Public submissions are now being considered as part of the next phase of reviewing the boundaries of Victoria's 128 state parliament electorates.

Feral animal cull begins in Vic’s national parks

Parks Victoria's removal of deer and other feral animals from some of the state's national parks began this week at the Alpine National Park.

Yarram’s streets painted gold

Yarram has been named as the best place in Australia to experience street murals.

The duplication wait

Duplication of the final two stages of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale still has not begun, more than eight months after funding was confirmed by the federal and state governments.

Former council chief Lyndon Webb dies after a short illness

Former Wellington Shire Council chief executive Lyndon Webb died on Tuesday following a short illness.

Pent-up travel demand

Regional Victorians are likely to remain cautious about international travel, despite some airlines planning to resume flights to many international destinations from October 31.

Creating a buzz in Bundy

Bundalaguah Primary School will be a hive of activity later this month, when Gippsland Apiarists Association holds its annual Beekeeping Field Day.

Better management of our native forests is needed: Howitt Society

Biodiversity in forests declines as fuel loads increase, a result of long-term mild burning no longer being used to manage ecosystem health in Victoria's native forests, according to the Howitt Society.

MHR says JobSeeker changes ‘fair’: support services disagree

Quantum Support Services in Gippsland has sent a stern message to the federal government, saying it is "not realistic" to think that people can live on $44 a day.

People urged to protect against mosquitoes

An increase in reports of Ross River Virus, including in east Gippsland, has prompted health officials to urge Victorians to protect themselves from mosquitoes.

The bluebottles are back

Reports of bluebottles washing up along the 90 Mile Beach have prompted warnings for people to know how to treat stings.

Trio charged over mess left at the Den of Nargun

Three Dandenong men have been fined $2146 by the Conservation Regulator for a range of offences, including littering, lighting a fire in a park and illegally camping near the Den of Nargun in the Mitchell River National Park last year.

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Council supports regional police academy

Sale could host Victoria’s second Regional Police Academy to train and retain recruits in Gippsland, with Wellington Shire Council pitching the former TAFE centre...