Trying to get back home
Maffras Jackson Callahan and his girlfriend Alex Stobaus are among thousands of Australians across the globe rushing to get home, as travel restrictions begin to tighten internationally to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Locals panic buying
Panic buying is at extraordinary levels around Wellington Shire, with everything from non-perishables to frozen vegetables, eggs, coffee, meat and poultry being hoarded by customers worried about an eventual lock down.
Witnesses to chase sought
Witnesses are being sought to an incident on the Princes Highway near Lindenow, after a motorist allegedly attempted to evade police.
Regions will have more police on the ground
Dozens of communities across the state will soon receive an increased police presence including Wellington, with regional Victorians set to benefit most from last week's announcement of new police resources.
Municipal pandemic plan activated
The Wellington Municipal Pandemic Influenza Plan was activated on Monday.
Grammar moves online
Gippsland Grammar will move to a home learning education model from Monday, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
More restrictions to fight COVID-19
Indoor public gatherings of more than 100 people will be banned under changes made to the State of Emergency by the state government and restrictions will be placed on aged care facilities in Victoria.
Sport grinding to a halt
Local sport has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with many leagues and associations halting their seasons.
Helping fire victims
Community donations are continuing to make their way to east Gippsland, with St Patrick's Primary School, Stratford, handing over money raised from its Shrove Tuesday celebrations to leaders of Bairnsdale, Orbost and east Gippsland St Vincent de Paul societies.
Metropolitan schools will get a bigger slice of the pie
Gippsland Grammar, Sale, is part of a push urging the government to reconsider a proposal that will slash funding for regional independent schools, but will actually benefit metropolitan counterparts.
Esso to plug and abandon the five Whiting wells
Esso Australia plans to permanently plug and abandon the five Whiting platform wells.
Schools making plans
Local schools are preparing contingency plans for likely closure at some point, as authorities attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Next two Gippsland Times issues a day early
The Gippsland Times will be published a day earlier the next two weeks.
Issues will hit the newsstands on Tuesday, December 23, and Tuesday, December...
