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Concern timber plan could harm possum

A Victorian Greens politician has questioned the state government's decision to reopen areas to logging previously protected in parliament.

Timber debate felled by grandstanding

Meaningful parliamentary debate regarding the future of the timber industry was marred last Tuesday, when seven politicians had to be asked to leave the chamber.

Native timber industry petition launched

People outraged by the state government's ban on the native timber industry are encouraged to add their name to a petition launched last week.

Kindness Week at CGH

Central Gippsland Health explored issues, ideas and practical strategies to promote better health care, during the Gathering of Kindness Week last week.

Minister admits false duplication claim

State Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan has been forced to make a correction in state parliament, after falsely claiming the final two stages of the Princes Highway duplication were "underway".

Offensive sign at Heyfield timber mill taken down

An offensive sign at Canningvale Timber Mill in Heyfield has been removed, after police paid a visit to the mill's owner.

A lucky escape

A driver had a lucky escape after colliding with two picket fences and a house in Wurruk.

Teens suffer head injuries after falls

Two teenagers camping at Howitt Plains were flown to Wangaratta hospital on Friday morning, after suffering head injuries.

Conviction over eagle poisonings

A land owner from east Gippsland was convicted for his involvement in the misuse of agricultural chemicals resulting in the poisoning of wedge-tailed eagles on his properties between June 2017 and April 2018.

Concerns Sale VicRoads jobs could be lost

The Australian Services Union says services could be affected and jobs lost at regional VicRoads branches, including Sale, if the outsourcing or part-privatisation of the service goes ahead.

Greens MLA visits site of proposed mineral sands mine

Brunswick MLA Dr Tim Read was in Gippsland on Saturday as a guest speaker at 'The Green Ball' annual fundraising event for the local Greens Party branch.

Local firies deployed to NSW and Queensland

Gippsland firefighters have been deployed to New South Wales and Queensland to boost firefighting efforts.

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