Fuel loads must be reduced: O’Brien
Gippsland South MLA Danny O'Brien wants the state government to recommit to a five per cent annual fuel reduction burning target.
Mixed reactions to animal activism inquiry recommendations
There has been a mixed response from animal welfare advocates and the Opposition to a raft of animal protection recommendations from the Inquiry Into the Impact of Animal Rights Activism on Victorian Agriculture.
Visitors invited
Destination Gippsland is ramping up its efforts to bring visitors back to Gippsland in the wake of the bushfires that have devastated communities and businesses in the region.
Boy in RCH after being hit by car
A boy was been flown to Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital in a critical condition on Friday following an incident in Heyfield.
Chester happy to be back in cabinet
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester says moving the veterans' affairs and defence personnel portfolios into the federal cabinet highlights the government's commitment to veterans and their families.
Cowwarr students are back to school – in Heyfield
Cowwarr Primary School students returned to class at Heyfield following a school fire last week
Fire and drought recovery talks in Canberra
Wellington Shire mayor Alan Hall met with former Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove last week in Canberra at a roundtable for bushfire-devastated communities.
Students refused bus
The state Public Transport Minister will be asked to review the process for larger groups from rural schools to access buses.
Shire tells state continuing support will be needed
Ongoing support will be needed to help east Gippsland recover from the bushfires.
Highway open to the border and Mallacoota road open
Drivers are now able to travel the entire length of the Princes Highway to the New South Wales border after the opening of the last remaining section of the highway, which is the portion from Cann River to the border.
Chester back in cabinet
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has returned to federal cabinet.
Climate rally
A coalition of Extinction Rebellion and climate action supporters rallied in Sale.





