Esso gets nod to drill deep in Bass Strait
Australia's deepest offshore drilling operation, which will be in Bass Strait, has been approved by regulators.
Flood policy delayed
Wellington Shire Council has deferred the release of a planning scheme amendment which would include updated flood data.
Council in spotlight
Wellington Shire Council has agreed to change some of its credit card and expenditure policies, including the purchase of alcohol and meals, following a raft of recommendations by the Victorian Auditor General's Office.
Milestone birthdays
In a first for Stretton Park Aged Care in Maffra, four of its residents are celebrating major milestone birthdays this year.
Body camera rollout
Local police will be equipped with body worn cameras, as the rollout reaches Wellington Police Service Area this week.
CFA now volunteer-only service
The split of the Country Fire Authority was confirmed last week.
Busy morning for highway patrol
A Rosedale woman has been fined and had her licence suspended after being caught drink driving, on a busy morning for State Highway Patrol at Traralgon.
Deputy PM returns
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack returned to Gippsland on Thursday for his third visit since February.
Getting the Colliewobbles
A dog-walking group that began in Melbourne in 2014 and has spread across the state is on its way to Sale to provide 'Sheltie' and Rough Collie dog owners with a social and canine-focused excuse to get together.
Maffra solar farm imminent
Construction of a $50 million solar farm near Maffra could begin within months.
Plan for an industrial area east of airport
Wellington Shire Council is hoping to attract major industry to the region after approving the rezoning of land to the east of West Sale Airport.
Mineral sands mine protest in city
Organisers of a peaceful protest in Melbourne against the proposed mineral sands mine in east Gippsland say the rally on the steps of parliament on Wednesday was an "exciting day" and a great success, achieving its mission of raising awareness.
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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,...
