Chester taken to hospital
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester was taken to hospital after collapsing in federal parliament on Wednesday morning.
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.
Lessons in yoga
Maffra Primary School is setting the trend, by introducing yoga to the students' curriculum.
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.
Mixed reactions to animal activism inquiry recommendations
There has been a mixed response from animal welfare advocates and the Opposition to a raft of animal protection recommendations from the Inquiry Into the Impact of Animal Rights Activism on Victorian Agriculture.
Visitors invited
Destination Gippsland is ramping up its efforts to bring visitors back to Gippsland in the wake of the bushfires that have devastated communities and businesses in the region.
Calls for duck season to go ahead
Eastern Victoria MLC Melina Bath is calling on the state government to confirm the 2020 duck season.
Boy in RCH after being hit by car
A boy was been flown to Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital in a critical condition on Friday following an incident in Heyfield.
Chester happy to be back in cabinet
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester says moving the veterans' affairs and defence personnel portfolios into the federal cabinet highlights the government's commitment to veterans and their families.
Cowwarr students are back to school – in Heyfield
Cowwarr Primary School students returned to class at Heyfield following a school fire last week
Fire and drought recovery talks in Canberra
Wellington Shire mayor Alan Hall met with former Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove last week in Canberra at a roundtable for bushfire-devastated communities.




