Employee is recognised for 50 years on the job
When starting a job as an instrument technician at a small Wurruk company on February 1, 1970, John Lougheed had no idea he'd still be 'clocking on' at the same place 50 years later.
Coronavirus causes headaches for travel agents
Local travel agents have been swamped by cancellations and travel changes in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Farmers oppose filling open cut mines with water
Latrobe River irrigators unhappy with a proposal to fill the Latrobe Valley's three open-cut coal mines with water from the Latrobe River are gearing up for a fight to protect their water supplies.
Briag’s fashionable farmers who have launched a clothing label
While farmers are notorious for their complete lack of fashion, a Briagolong farming family is proving just how much opposites can attract sometimes, by launching their own clothing label.
RAAF base continues its role in the fire grounds
While the bushfire threat has significantly eased in many areas, the Australian Defence Force efforts continue across the firegrounds under Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20.
Local paramedics take part in reality show
Reality television buffs may have noticed a familiar face on their TV screens recently, with Sale MICA paramedic Carina Gibson featuring on the second season of the Nine Network show Paramedics.
Shine Bright this Friday
A cocktail evening showcasing the best of Gippsland's food and wine will be held in Sale this Friday.
Grape growers breathe a sigh of relief
In good news for local winegrowers, smoke from the east Gippsland fires that threatened to taint grape crops may not be as damaging as first thought, following testing that has not detected smoke taint.
Mardi gras cancelled for this year
Maffra's much-celebrated mardi gras has been cancelled, after the committee decided a festival would be "inappropriate" in the wake of the severe bushfire season.
Mosquitoes are out in force
Wellington Shire Council is working on a plan to reduce mosquito breeding, with heavy rains and unseasonal humid conditions creating an ideal breeding environment for the tiny, blood-sucking insects.
Rainbow Creek information night soon
After more than 12 months of work, residents are invited to view proposed works on the Thomson River and Rainbow Creek near Cowwarr.
Rain snuffs out fires
Heavy rain since the weekend across bushfire-affected communities in Gippsland's eastern fringe and into New South Wales has all but extinguished many blazes that have been burning for more than a month.
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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...
