VFF says council could do more on farm rates
The Victorian Farmers Federation has rejected claims made by the Wellington Shire Council that it misunderstands the way local government rates are calculated.
Local accommodation should apply for support
A local tourism body is urging accommodation providers to take advantage of offered support, after the school holidays proved an anti-climax.
From Chaoyang to Wurruk
When Sale newcomer and teacher Jim Fidler and his wife Karen left their small Tasmanian town to teach in a large city in China, it really was a giant leap of faith for a couple in their mid-40s.
Picture perfect in Briagolong
A creative new mural on the front wall of Briagolong's post office and general store has helped brighten up the street and add a touch of colour and history to the newly-renovated store.
New timber research and innovation centre for Gippsland
A $4 million centre for timber research and innovation will be set up in Gippsland to service the region's forestry industry.
Man jailed over armed robbery
A 37-year-old former Longford man has been jailed for 28 months for robbing a Sale petrol station last year.
Facebook funding for newsrooms
The Gippsland Times is one of 17 newsrooms in regional Australia to secure financial support from the Facebook Journalism Project COVID-19 News Relief Fund Program.
MHR wants work on highway to begin ASAP
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester wants work to begin as soon as possible to complete the duplication of the Princes Highway between Sale and Traralgon to help create local jobs.
Victorians masking up
People in regional areas are now being advised to cover noses and mouths if they cannot maintain physical distancing, prompting a rush on masks in pharmacies and other outlets.
CGH visitors must now wear masks
Central Gippsland Health has restricted its services, in line with new Department of Health directives, and is requiring visitors to wear face masks.
State of emergency now extended to August 16
Victoria's state of emergency has been extended, a workplace "enforcement blitz" is underway and visits to aged and health care settings will be restricted to "carers only", under the government's latest roll-out of directives.
Local boater is missing near Loch Sport (updated)
UPDATED | The search is continuing for a man missing on Lake Wellington since Sunday.
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VFF is taking Gippsland voices to Spring Street
Opening the table to all topics of conversation, Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) chief executive Charlie Thomas and president Ryan Milgate held a community meeting...
