Traralgon burglary
Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a burglary in Traralgon.
Fires sparked by lightning
Thunderstorms and lightning moved through the region on Wednesday, sparking numerous fires.
Walhalla bushfire not yet under control
A bushfire, just under seven kilometres north east of Walhalla, was not yet under control.
A heart for community
Stratford resident and dedicated volunteer and environmentalist Beth Ripper unassumingly jokes that she only does things that she likes.
Quiet achiever
Although quietly spoken, once Maffra man Peter Smyth shares his thoughts on what motivates him, it’s easy to see why he has been recognised with an Order of Australia Medal for service to the community through social welfare initiatives.
Flying fox heat stress
About 1900 grey-headed flying foxes have died in Maffra and Bairnsdale because of Friday’s extreme heat.
Cobbannah fatal crash
Police are preparing a report for the coroner following the death of a 59-year-old Stratford man on Friday.
Chester slams the Aussie Farms website
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has slammed the Aussie Farms website that identifies farms as potential targets for animal rights extremists and gauges volunteers’ willingness to break the law.
Blue-green algae in Sale lakes
Signs warning of a blue-green algae outbreak have been positioned around lakes Guthridge and Guyatt in Sale.
Stratford damage
One house and several farm sheds were significantly damaged after a freak “micro burst” weather phenomenon struck in and around Freeman’s Lane in Stratford on Friday.
Celebration of a nation
Wellington Shire marked Australia Day at public events, as well as informal gatherings.
Lightning sparks fires
Spot fires caused by lighting that accompanied Friday’s cool change and thunderstorms kept Yarram emergency service workers busy through the night.
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