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Cobbannah fatal crash

Police are preparing a report for the coroner following the death of a 59-year-old Stratford man on Friday.

Chester slams the Aussie Farms website

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has slammed the Aussie Farms website that identifies farms as potential targets for animal rights extremists and gauges volunteers’ willingness to break the law.

Stratford damage

One house and several farm sheds were significantly damaged after a freak “micro burst” weather phenomenon struck in and around Freeman’s Lane in Stratford on Friday.

Celebration of a nation

Wellington Shire marked Australia Day at public events, as well as informal gatherings.

Lightning sparks fires

Spot fires caused by lighting that accompanied Friday’s cool change and thunderstorms kept Yarram emergency service workers busy through the night.

Charge over stolen car

A 44-year-old woman has been charged with theft of a motor car, which was stolen from Doncaster and found on a property in Woodside North.

Our new OAMs

Wellington Shire residents were among those honoured on Australia Day for their contributions to their local communities.

Blue-green algae in Sale lakes

Signs warning of a blue-green algae outbreak have been positioned around lakes Guthridge and Guyatt in Sale.

Rosedale woman charged over theft of animals

A 25-year-old Rosedale woman is the latest person to be charged over the theft of animals at Gippy Goat Café at Yarragon just days before Christmas.

Premier should visit to see drought devastation

Gippsland East MLA Tim Bull has told Premier Daniel Andrews that drought-affected farmers need rate relief, urging him to visit the area to see for himself the devastation caused by lack of rain.

Community harbours carbon capture doubts

Gippsland residents are still questioning the safety and environmental risks of carbon capture technology, despite reassurances they can have confidence in the science behind the process.

Carbon capture has ‘no adverse effects’ says habitat impact report

The results of testing carried out after seismic testing at Golden Beach has determined that there were no adverse effects of the testing, despite some reduction in aquatic life in the testing area.

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