Premier’s decision on forests is widely condemned in Gippsland
The state government's decision to phase out Victoria's native timber harvest by 2030 has drawn mixed reviews - cautiously welcomed by environmental groups as "a positive step", and slammed by critics as "short-sighted", "reckless" and "arrogant".
Council blind-sided by announcement
Wellington Shire Council said it was "blind-sided" by last week's state government announcement that it will shut down native forest harvesting by 2030, and disappointed it wasn't involved in any prior consultation.
Opinion: Labor’s decision a bad outcome for forests and the environment
OPINION | The state government's secret decision to close the native forest industry is not only a breach of trust, but is based on a number of distortions regarding climate change.
We remember
Crowds gathered on Monday at cenotaphs and RSLs across Wellington Shire to mark Remembrance Day and commemorate the men and women who lost their lives in conflict.
Shock in Heyfield
Shock waves have rippled through Gippsland following last week's state government announcement to close the native forestry industry by 2030 - a sensation all too familiar for the residents of Heyfield.
Heyfield is reeling after shock announcement
In the wake of the news the logging of native timber forests will be phased out by 2030, Heyfield is littered with questions about the future.
An inquiry into wetlands and their management
The Victorian parliament is holding a public inquiry to investigate the management of Victoria's Ramsar wetlands, which includes the Gippsland Lakes, after a report found "limited evidence" of effective management.
Samuel Johnson calls for targeted treatment for breast cancers
Samuel Johnson was in Sale on Melbourne Cup day, raising awareness and money for his Love Your Sister charity.
Giving pants a chance for girls
The introduction of shorts and pants to Gippsland Grammar's girls uniform will have some of its female students cartwheeling with joy - without restriction.
Hiker still missing in High Country
Police are continuing to search the Victorian High Country for missing hiker Niels Becker.
Two crashes within two hours in Sale
Sale's traffic police were kept busy on Monday, following two accidents in York St within two hours.
Forestry gets the axe
Harvesting of native timber will end in 2030, the state government has announced.
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