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State of emergency declared

A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Local man in Beijing

A former local man living and working in Beijing is urging Australia and other nations to look at what China has achieved in slowing the spread of cornavirus, or COVID-19.

Forest industry crisis is ‘escalating’

Victorian MPs will face pickets, mass community meetings and rolling stoppages, as timber workers ramp up their campaign to highlight the turmoil facing the industry.

Greyhound indentity’s successful appeal of lifetime ban

Local greyhound racing identity Des Dooley has successfully appealed a lifetime ban that was handed down last year after part of an animal product used as a lure was found at his Maffra training premises.

The duck hunting debate continues in Gippsland

A local politician has this week responded to accusations that he is biased when it comes to advocacy surrounding duck hunting.

Willow removals and rock bank ‘amouring’ plans

Plan to manage the Rainbow Creek and Thomson River near Cowwarr have been received positively by residents at a recent public meeting.

Cable manufacturer providing jobs in Rosedale, with more expected

More than 20 staff have begun working at a new wire and cabling factory in Rosedale, with more jobs expected to come.

Local health providers meet to discuss the COVID-19 response

Local health providers have been meeting to discuss preparations for coronavirus, as the Gippsland Times went to print.

Truck fire closes highway

The Princess Highway between Fernbank-Glenaladale Rd and Lindenow-Meerlieu Rd, Bairnsdale, was closed Thursday morning after a truck caught fire.

Kath’s the best, any way you slice it

Who needs a backhand slice when you have jelly slice?

Managing change part of new plant manager’s role

Change is in the air at Esso, Gippsland, but what does that actually mean for the local economy?

New colony just hanging out

Eagle-eyed walkers and joggers around Lake Guthridge, Sale, may have noticed some new residents move in during the past few months.

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