New support for retired cops
A new police Veteran Benefit Card has been launched, to provide welfare support for retired Victoria Police officers in recognition and appreciation of their service to the community.
Taking a sustainable approach to logging
Don't call second-generation timber worker Maurie Killeen a "greenie", because he's most definitely not. The confusion arises, he admits, because of his passion for protecting the forests and valuing the incredible ecosystems they hold.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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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...
