The winner of the prestigious John Leslie Art Prize is announced
Melbourne-based artist Sarah Tomasetti has been announced as the winner of the 2020 John Leslie Art Prize at Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale.
Taskforce meets to plan its next moves
Wellington Shire Council's newly-formed Native Timber Taskforce has held its first meeting, and has begun planning its response to the state government decision to cease native timber harvesting.
Mine project opponents unhappy at prospect of having to pay for hard copy EES...
Opponents of the Fingerboards mine project at Glenaladale are outraged Kalbar will charge a fee for its long-awaited Environmental Effects Statement, and have asked the Planning Minister and the Department of Land, Water, Environment and Planning to intervene.
Anomalies in law muddying the waters on timber harvesting
Changes to eliminate anomalies in a federal environmental law has potentially cleared the way to ensure the future of Gippsland's native forest industry.
New board for Yarram and District Health Service
Yarram and District Health Service has a new board.
Boater still missing at Lake Wellington
The search for a missing Golden Beach man at Lake Wellington was still underway, with police conducting an air search last Friday, and the State Emergency Service combing on foot.
Police investigate Lindenow crash which claims a man’s life
A man has died following a single vehicle crash in Lindenow on Saturday morning.
Bairnsdale historical child abuse investigation
Detectives from Bairnsdale Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team are appealing for public assistance as part of their ongoing investigation into an historical sexual assault of a child.
Local family’s bid to cure young son’s rare disease
A Sale family is fundraising to support ground-breaking research that could save the lives of children born with rare genetic diseases, including that of their son, Jerry.
Melbourne man refused boat hire
A Port Albert business has refused to serve a customer after becoming suspicious as to where he was from.
MP calls for vigilance on public transport
The state government is being urged to ensure people living in Melbourne are not breaking COVID-19 rules and travelling to and from Gippsland via public transport.
Milestones reached in projects across shire
Milestones have been reached for projects across Wellington Shire.
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East Gippsland Winter Festival underway
The East Gippsland Winter Festival has officially launched, and the opening weekend was described as an epic celebration of community spirit, natural wonders and...
