Successful class actions provide hope in Gippsland
Wellington Shire residents seeking compensation over potentially cancerous chemicals which have leached from Longford Gas Plants and RAAF Base, East Sale, have cautiously welcomed news this week of a multi-million dollar "in principle" payout to several interstate communities.
We must work together as a community
For most people who contract COVID-19, or coronavirus, the infection will be mild.
State of emergency declared
A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria to help prevent the spread of 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 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.
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.
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?
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Hansford forced to step away, One Nation looks for new candidate
Greg Hansford will no longer be One Nation's candidate for the Eastern Victoria upper house region at November's state election.
In a statement released last...
