Riding ‘the green bus’ to and from fire grounds
While residents of Wellington Shire are used to the thunder of planes passing overhead, many people out watering their gardens or walking their dogs may have been unfamiliar with some aircraft looking skyward this week.
Meeting discusses options to try to stop Alberton wind farm
More than 70 concerned residents of the district from Hedley to Yarram attended a meeting on Thursday night to plan how best to appeal State Planning Minister Richard Wynne's approval of Synergy Wind's proposal to erect 34 wind turbines close to their homes.
Call for government to delay release of sands mine EES
A group opposing the proposed mineral sands mine at Glenaladale has urged the state government to delay the release of the environment effects statement for at least six months because of the fires in east Gippsland and the threat of more blazes.
Koalas bear a flight to Sale courtesy ADF
Eleven koalas had the ride of their lives last week, when they were transported from the Buchan area to RAAF Base, East Sale.
Welcome rains
Long-awaited rain over much of east Gippsland, coupled with concentrated fire fighting efforts supported by the Australian Defence Force, has gifted a welcome reprieve to fire fighters tackling the region's bushfire crisis.
New principal appointed at Gippsland Grammar
Leisa Harper has been appointed the next principal of Gippsland Grammar.
Push to get ‘open for business’ message out for Gippsland
Wellington Shire tourism bodies and operators are hoping to spread the message that this part of Gippsland is "open as usual", as the state government reveals it is working on a package to support businesses affected by the fire crisis.
Providing a listening ear and a helping hand for fire evacuees
In the past few weeks, RAAF Base, East Sale, has been the first point of contact for hundreds of evacuees, flown in from fire-ravaged communities.
The job of getting fuel to fire-affected areas
A pop-up bulk fuel installation has been established at RAAF Base, East Sale, providing fuel to the Australian Defence Force's Operation Bushfire Assist.
RAAF Base, East Sale, is part of a massive Defence effort
RAAF Base, East Sale, has hosted a range of specialised military vehicles and aircraft from interstate and overseas, temporarily transforming it into one of Australia's largest international bases.
Milder conditions, but fire activity still significant
Despite milder conditions, there was still significant fire activity in east Gippsland this week.
Loch Sport fire fears
Fears Loch Sport could become "another Mallacoota" has fuelled an emotional debate about fire preparedness in the coastal town.
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