Chasing foxes and dreams for a healthy Corner Inlet
Capturing an elusive fox on Dream Island, tackling weed infestations and keeping watch over threatened beach nesting birds are just some events in the...
Horses only at Bairnsdale Show in 2025
The Bairnsdale Show committee last week decided to not host a general show this year.
Horse events will go ahead on Saturday, November 8, at...
New era for Heyfield Medical Centre
After more than 35 years as practice principal and GP supervisor at Heyfield Medical Centre, Dr Peter Stevens and his wife Helen officially passed...
Working for veterans’ wellbeing
Federal Member for Gippsland and shadow veterans' affairs minister Darren Chester says he is looking forward to working closely with the Returned and Services...
New road safety law now in place
Victorian motorists must now adhere to a significant new update to its road safety law, in effect on July 1.
Road Rule 79A has been...
Amber is missing, Gormandale burglary + more – Police Beat: July 23 2025
Have you seen Amber?
Police and family have concerns for Amber’s welfare due to her age.
The 14-year-old was last seen in Wurruk on May 31.
It’s...
Nats to oppose forced entry to private property for electricity transmission works
STATE Member for Gippsland South Danny O'Brien will oppose proposed state government legislation, which he claimed would expand the powers of government officials to...
Koala conservation centre at Yarram a step closer
A PROPOSED Strzelecki Koala Conservation Centre and Hospital in Yarram has moved a step closer after Future of Yarram secured funding from the state...
Gippsland experiences surge in respiratory diseases
Gippslanders are being urged to protect themselves and their loved ones against flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as the region is experiencing a...
Devastating blow for foster kids charity after ram raid
A LOCAL charity will have to throw out toys donated and purchased for Christmas after a store its was leasing was ram-raided in the...
Park, streets await new names: Council beat
Wellington Shire Council held its final meeting for July last Tuesday night, with place naming one of the key topics.
During the meeting, councillors passed...
Questions asked about toilet policy
Wellington Shire Council's proposed amendment to its local law governing access to public toilets and changerooms has prompted discussions about inclusion, safety and making...

















