Moving into fire recovery phase
The state government says it will work closely with bushfire-affected councils and local communities on the support needed for clean-up and rebuilding, as services move towards a recovery phase.
New tourism branding launched for Gippsland
A new tourism campaign will encourage visitors to choose Gippsland for their next day trip, overnight visit or longer stay, as the community continues to manage fires and the recovery effort.
Sun shines on mardi gras
The weather Gods blessed Maffra with a beautiful, sunny day and kept the wind to a minimum for the well attended, 60th Maffra Mardi Gras on Saturday.
Attempting a solo run around Australia
Anyone struggling to find motivation to get up for a morning run may find some inspiration from Melbourne man Andre Jones, who stopped in Sale on Thursday during the early stages of his gruelling run around Australia.
Three men face murder charges
Missing Person Squad detectives investigating the suspicious disappearance of Lakes Entrance man Bradley Lyons have charged three men with murder following the discovery of human remains on Thursday night.
Driver evades police, forces cars off road
Wellington Highway Patrol is seeking witnesses to an incident where a driver evaded police last Friday, forcing other vehicles off the road.
A touch of class
Year three and four students at Gippsland Grammar have extra reason to be excited for school, after a new state-of-the-art learning centre was unveiled at Gippsland Grammar’s St Anne’s campus.
Fires continue to burn
The Licola and Dargo fires were still burning out of control in Wellington Shire’s north.
Uncertainty over solar scheme costs business
Eastern Victoria MLC Melina Bath wants the state government to clarify its pre-election promise to provide half-priced solar battery installation, set to be rolled out in July this year.
Call to scrap season
The discovery of ducks and fish contaminated with toxic chemicals in more Gippsland waterways and one near Geelong has led to a call for the duck season to be scrapped.
No word on highway funding
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has again slammed the state government’s silence on funding the final two stages of the Princes Highway duplication, following a visit to Traralgon by Roads, Road Safety and TAC Minister Jaala Pulford on Wednesday.
Bass released in lake
Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett donned waders and got into the spirit of things when she helped release 875 bass into Lake Guthridge.
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Next two Gippsland Times issues a day early
The Gippsland Times will be published a day earlier the next two weeks.
Issues will hit the newsstands on Tuesday, December 23, and Tuesday, December...
