Deer ‘pest’ animals
The Victorian National Parks Association is calling for feral deer to be urgently listed as a pest as part of a state-wide deer control plan.
Council is looking into Sale-Maffra bike path
Wellington Shire Council will consider allocating $50,000 in next year's budget to investigate the feasibility an off road cycling path between Sale and Maffra.
Wellington Shire Council again seeks native timber harvesting data
Wellington Shire Council will repeat a request for the state government to provide the data behind its decision to end native timber harvesting in Victoria.
Monitoring of algae in the Gippsland Lakes is stepping up during summer
Monitoring of the levels and types of algae in the Gippsland Lakes is being stepped up as dry weather continues.
Government blow-outs, but farmers left high and dry – Bull
Desperately-needed additional drought supports are being ignored, while recent reports reveal the state government's $11 billion Metro Rail Tunnel is $3 billion over budget, says Gippsland East MLA Tim Bull.
Merry Christmas in Maffra
Wednesday evening's Maffra Christmas Festival was a great success, attracting thousands of people.
Two charged over thefts
Two men have been charged in relation to a spate of thefts from motor vehicles and burglaries locally.
Dramatic change in weather expected to increase fire risk
A dramatic change in the weather conditions is expected over the next few days, increasing fire risk and fire activity in east Gippsland.
Energy park plans are progressing
One of Australia's largest renewable energy projects is set to become a reality, with proponents Solis RE saying plans are progressing well.
Sands mine divides a community
The proposed Kalbar mineral sands mine is dividing the community, with residents on both sides of the debate alleging bullying behaviour.
Dolphins sighted near Swing Bridge
Cyclists near the Swing Bridge in Longford were entertained by a wonderful sight last Tuesday morning, as a trio of dolphins swam past the bridge and headed towards the Port of Sale.
Bairnsdale stabbing
A man was flown by air ambulance helicopter to Melbourne after an early morning incident in Bairnsdale.
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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...
