Work on next phase of MID upgrades to begin this winter
Work on Phase 2 of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation project is expected to begin this winter, after the state government this week announced $10.4 million for the project.
Council CEO to pull the trigger on bigger projects
Wellington Shire Council has handed chief executive David Morcom more scope to award contracts for capital works projects.
Yarram’s health care centre nears completion
Yarram and District Health Service's long-anticipated Integrated Health Care Centre is inching its way to completion, with an anticipated handover in late May, some months past its scheduled handover at the end of 2019.
Brumbies get a reprieve
The highly emotive debate over the culling of brumbies in the high plains took a new turn this week, when Omeo cattleman Philip Maguire embarked on a mustering trip through the treacherous snow-capped High Country to bring back about 100 brumbies surviving between the town of Benambra and the Snowy River.
Rare hens stolen
A Stratford woman is calling for a thief who took 23 of her beloved, rare Vorwerk chooks to return them, unharmed.
Frightening dog attack in Maffra
A horrifying dog attack in Maffra on Thursday has re-ignited calls for animal control laws to be strengthened and rogue dog owners to be held more accountable.
Travel ban lifted, debate over duck season continues
Last week's announcement hunters can now travel from their homes to go duck hunting has been a welcome call for some, but animal welfare advocates predict this duck season could be the state's last.
Taskforce to be formed
Wellington Shire Council will establish a taskforce to lobby the state government regarding the proposed phasing out of native timber harvesting in Victoria.
Back to training for footy clubs
Local football clubs can return to training from Monday, but soccer clubs will wait until next month.
Concerns Hazelwood’s ash dumps could affect lakes
Concerns the retired power station Hazelwood could potentially contaminate the Gippsland Lakes have been raised by environmental lawyers.
Bringing world class art to our living rooms
Gippsland Art Gallery will soon launch an exciting new online platform to bring the entire 2240-piece collection to people's homes, all over the world.
Questions over buyout
A local politician says new information proves the state government underpaid Gippsland Lakes commercial fishermen on their fishing equipment compensation, as part of their buyout of licences.
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