‘Kick in the guts’ offer
A storm is brewing in the fishing industry over the price offered by the Victorian Fisheries Authority to buy out fishing licences in the Gippsland Lakes.
Rail bridge meetings
With work scheduled to begin later this year on the new rail bridge over the Avon River in Stratford, community information sessions will be held next week.
Heightened risk of fire
Gippsland will be a focus for emergency services this summer, as extremely dry conditions during consecutive years has resulted in above-normal bushfire conditions.
Local artists for animals
A Gippsland artist passionate about wildlife is spearheading a campaign to highlight the looming threat of species extinction, and what she says is a "lack of governmental support" to reverse it.
Men’s Shed mobilises minds
Inspirational Sale Men's Shed member Rolf Smyrek is once again enjoying life on the tools.
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.
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.
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.
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Maffra Pool could reopen tomorrow
Final safety checks will determine if the Maffra Pool will open tomorrow, following a power outage caused by a break-in early this morning.
The break-in,...
