Men’s Shed mobilises minds
Inspirational Sale Men's Shed member Rolf Smyrek is once again enjoying life on the tools.
New Gippsland Ports board named
The state government has announced the appointment of new board members to the Gippsland Ports committee of management, which oversees an industry that creates vital jobs for locals, however a local MP is concerned by the lack of representation from the east of the region.
Gippsland’s sewer network clogged
Wipes, sanitary items, nappies and even socks are combining with fat to clog Gippsland's sewer network, according to Gippsland Water.
Animal rights activism hearing
The state parliamentary Inquiry into the Impact of Animal Rights Activism on Victorian Agriculture was held in Gippsland last week for its first hearing.
A dog’s day out
Dog owners from all over Australia converged on Maffra Showgrounds from Friday to Sunday, for the annual Macalister All Breeds Kennel and Obedience Club and Sale-Maffra and District Kennel Club Championship Show.
Special charge scheme for two Stratford streets
Wellington Shire Council will begin a process to establish a special charge scheme to upgrade two roads in Stratford.
Through hell and high water
The beautification of Willow Park, Rosedale, has inadvertently caused flood levels to remain high in nearby paddocks.
Road grievances aired
It was standing room only at a regional road safety forum in Sale on Tuesday night, as Gippsland residents were given an opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns regarding local road safety issues.
Roadside stopping areas and less barriers reannounced?
The state government has "announced" eight new roadside stopping areas on the Princes Highway between Stratford and Bairnsdale, where safety barriers have been installed, but a Gippsland MP has labelled new stopping bays as "old news".
Still no state highway funding
No word on progress for the Princes Highway duplication between Sale and Traralgon yet, with the Minister for Roads saying it was still "early days" following the federal election.
Offshore geotechnical investigations complete
CarbonNet's offshore geotechnical investigations at Golden Beach are now complete, and drilling for an offshore well is expected to begin later this year or early 2020.
Waiting on rate return
Wellington Shire Council will wait on legal advice before deciding if it fully supports a recommendation to repay rates and charges paid by owners of undevelopable land along the 90 Mile Beach.
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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...
