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Avian influenza: People urged to report sick or dead birds

Agriculture Victoria has now depopulated four poultry farms confirmed to have avian influenza in East Gippsland and the Golden Plains shires.

Gippsland black spot funding

Gippsland has secured nearly 10 per cent of the funding allocated to Victoria from a federal government program to improve road safety black spots.

Fatal collision at Sarsfield

A man has died after the car he was driving collided with a truck on the Great Alpine Road at Sarsfield this morning.

State of Emergency could be extended for 12 months (updated)

UPDATED | Premier Daniel Andrews on Monday announced the government will move to extend the State of Emergency for up to 12 months.

COVID-19 forces changes to court hearings

Justice must be served, or so they say - just don't expect it to be swift during coronavirus social distancing restrictions.

Coastal erosion prompts Port Albert track closure

One of Port Albert's tourism drawcards, the Old Port Walking Track, was closed to the public by Parks Victoria in early August.

A platinum anniversary for the McKenzies

Loving couple Don and Nancy McKenzie are coming up to 70 years of marriage, and are happy to share their secrets to a long and successful partnership.

La Nina likelihood

The Bureau of Meteorology's prediction of a La Nina rain pattern is being welcomed across Gippsland, but local farmers are still cautious about proclaiming an end to the ongoing dry.

Funding to support journalism

The Gippsland Times and sister paper Latrobe Valley Express will receive more than $300,000 to support local journalism during the coronavirus pandemic.

Council elections will go ahead in October

Local government elections will go ahead across Victoria as scheduled in October.

MID phase one complete

An important stage of a $155 million infrastructure modernisation project designed to save water and improve productivity in the Macalister Irrigation District is now operational.

Quarantine units in Fulham

The Department of Justice and Community Services is establishing quarantine units for prisoners at Fulham Correctional Centre as part of its COVID-19 response.

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