Regional newspapers the ‘heart and soul’ of local communities
Local media outlets have never been more important and deserve support from state and federal governments, according to a local MP, whose sentiments have been echoed by the Rural Press Club.
Address for 2020 Anzac Day service
OPINION | You would all be aware, no doubt, of the restrictions placed on Anzac Day services this year because of the COVID-19 virus.
Introducing Grammar’s new principal
Gippsland Grammar has a new principal. Leisa Harper has launched into the job at the beginning of term two, taking over from previous principal David Baker.
Sale’s Garden For Life a joint effort
Friends of Sale Botanic Gardens members are proud to have been involved in the newest addition to the gardens -the Garden For Life - which was officially opened recently.
Worse-case scenario avoided
New modelling has shown Victoria has avoided up to 650 deaths a day during COVID-19's peak by enforcing social distancing measures.
MPs urge state to review some of the restrictions
Now that the Easter weekend is over, local Nationals MPS are urging the state government to review some recreational restrictions.
COVID-19 testing has been expanded in Victoria
Victoria has expanded its testing for COVID-19. Testing will now be based only on the clinical symptoms of COVID-19, regardless of age or occupation.
Hopes for Heyfield bike pump track
A community campaign to get a bike pump track for Heyfield has garnered the support of Gippsland MHR Darren Chester.
Good news for Rosedale
Some good news for Rosedale - the publicly listed manufacturing group, Energy Technologies saying it is well positioned to manage the economic fallout from COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Council support package
Wellington Shire Council will allocate $470,000 towards initiatives supporting local small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cooking for the vulnerable
Heyfield Community Resource Centre isn't going to let a little thing like law-enforced social distancing sanctions get in the way of providing for its vulnerable community members.
Star of the South project planning continues
Proponents of Australia's first offshore wind project say despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, planning for the Star of the South off offshore wind farm off the coast of Gippsland is continuing.
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Gippsland farmer fined over animal cruelty offences
GIPPSLAND dairy farm manager Peter Hoffman has been fined $6500 with costs of $230.08 after pleading guilty to offending under the Prevention of Cruelty...
