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PFAS contamination compensation urged

Gippsland's Coalition Against PFAS action group has backed Monday's Senate call for the federal government to respond to a PFAS parliamentary inquiry that recommended compensation for affected property owners.

Our newest Aussies

Eight proud new Australian citizens were formally welcomed at a Wellington Shire citizenship ceremony on Tuesday.

Ferrari is impounded after it cops attention

A Melbourne man will be regretting his decision to cruise about locally in a luxury sports car after attracting police attention.

CGH finishes year with a modest surplus

Central Gippsland Health has finished the 2018-19 financial year with a modest operating surplus, with some major infrastructure work underway.

New art space in the old Stratford police stables

The old police stables in Stratford has been transformed into an art space.

Giffard farmer awarded for his drought work

Giffard West farmer Steve Harrison's contribution to the agricultural community was formally recognised at the Victorian Farmers Federation Livestock Group's 40th anniversary dinner.

Jockey cleared of serious injury

Apprentice jockey Chris Caserta has been cleared of serious injury following an accident involving four horses during a race at Sale on Wednesday.

Modernisation nears completion

The major pipeline stages of the $60 million Macalister Irrigation District modernisation are nearing completion this week.

Living with connective tissue disease

A Sale woman suffers from an extremely rare condition known as connective tissue disease, which can cause her knee caps to dislocate up to five times a week.

Duo to embark on a mystery tour

Two local men are gearing up to test their endurance driving skills in the 2019 Mystery Box Rally, behind the wheel of a quirky vehicle not exactly known for its brawn.

Calls for CarbonNet clarity

A community group opposed to a carbon capture and storage project off the 90 Mile Beach say there are still too many unanswered questions about the project's risks, and are calling for "transparency".

Getting grubby to go green

Children from Loch Sport Primary School delighted in doing their bit for the environment on Friday, assisting Gippsland Water at its Dutson Downs property to plant trees for the nationwide Schools Tree Day.

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Depth and diversity at East Gippsland Art Gallery

Two new exhibitions, showcasing the depth and diversity of Gippsland’s creative talent, will open at the East Gippsland Art Gallery this Friday. Through her powerful...