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.
We must work together as a community
For most people who contract COVID-19, or coronavirus, the infection will be mild.
State of emergency declared
A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Local man in Beijing
A former local man living and working in Beijing is urging Australia and other nations to look at what China has achieved in slowing the spread of cornavirus, or COVID-19.
Forest industry crisis is ‘escalating’
Victorian MPs will face pickets, mass community meetings and rolling stoppages, as timber workers ramp up their campaign to highlight the turmoil facing the industry.
Greyhound indentity’s successful appeal of lifetime ban
Local greyhound racing identity Des Dooley has successfully appealed a lifetime ban that was handed down last year after part of an animal product used as a lure was found at his Maffra training premises.
The duck hunting debate continues in Gippsland
A local politician has this week responded to accusations that he is biased when it comes to advocacy surrounding duck hunting.
Willow removals and rock bank ‘amouring’ plans
Plan to manage the Rainbow Creek and Thomson River near Cowwarr have been received positively by residents at a recent public meeting.
Cable manufacturer providing jobs in Rosedale, with more expected
More than 20 staff have begun working at a new wire and cabling factory in Rosedale, with more jobs expected to come.
Local health providers meet to discuss the COVID-19 response
Local health providers have been meeting to discuss preparations for coronavirus, as the Gippsland Times went to print.
Truck fire closes highway
The Princess Highway between Fernbank-Glenaladale Rd and Lindenow-Meerlieu Rd, Bairnsdale, was closed Thursday morning after a truck caught fire.
New colony just hanging out
Eagle-eyed walkers and joggers around Lake Guthridge, Sale, may have noticed some new residents move in during the past few months.
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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...
