Mardi gras cancelled for this year
Maffra's much-celebrated mardi gras has been cancelled, after the committee decided a festival would be "inappropriate" in the wake of the severe bushfire season.
Mosquitoes are out in force
Wellington Shire Council is working on a plan to reduce mosquito breeding, with heavy rains and unseasonal humid conditions creating an ideal breeding environment for the tiny, blood-sucking insects.
Rainbow Creek information night soon
After more than 12 months of work, residents are invited to view proposed works on the Thomson River and Rainbow Creek near Cowwarr.
Rain snuffs out fires
Heavy rain since the weekend across bushfire-affected communities in Gippsland's eastern fringe and into New South Wales has all but extinguished many blazes that have been burning for more than a month.
Crash into barrier
Police from Latrobe Highway Patrol intercepted an alleged drink driver after he crashed into a roadside barrier at Traralgon.
Man dies after boat crash
A man has died in hospital following a twoboat collision in Paynesville.
Chester taken to hospital
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester was taken to hospital after collapsing in federal parliament on Wednesday morning.
Lessons in yoga
Maffra Primary School is setting the trend, by introducing yoga to the students' curriculum.
Local reservist has been capturing images of bushfire operation
For 44-year-old Navy Reservist Petty Officer Rick Prideaux, having a supportive civilian employer is the key to striking a balance between his 'day job' and his Australian Defence Force commitments.
Briagolong filmaker is seeking senior extras
A Briagolong filmmaker and his crew are putting out a casting call for extras to be part of a documentary about the former railway line between Maffra and Briagolong.
Calls for duck season to go ahead
Eastern Victoria MLC Melina Bath is calling on the state government to confirm the 2020 duck season.
Fuel loads must be reduced: O’Brien
Gippsland South MLA Danny O'Brien wants the state government to recommit to a five per cent annual fuel reduction burning target.
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