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.
NDIS is being rolled out locally
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is now being rolled out in Wellington and East Gippsland shires.
Suspicious fire in Won Wron bushland
Yarram police have warned they, Parks Victoria and forestry officers will step up fire patrols in local areas as we head into another spate of hot weather.
Sale Field and Game not happy with duck limits
Changes to the duck hunting limits for 2019 to limit harvesting and protect certain species have been labelled unjustified and based on “limited” evidence.
Loch Sport setting for new movie
Loch Sport is the location for a new Australian film titled A Small Punch in a Little Town.
Local mum teams up with family to secure formula
A local parent responding to an article in last Tuesday’s Gippsland Times says she has found it “virtually impossible” to find certain brands of infant formula in stores across Wellington Shire.
Farmers need more help
All levels of government need to do more to support local drought-affected farming families, according to Gippsland MHR Darren Chester.
Fishing club welcomes lakes licence buyouts
A new fishing association in Loch Sport has welcomed the re-elected state government’s promise to improve the health of the Gippsland Lakes.
First students arriving at RAAF base
The first students for the new Basic Flying Training School at RAAF Base, East Sale, have begun intensive training that will allow them to go on to further advanced training.
State response ‘waffle and spin’ — MP
Gippsland motorists are being neglected and insulted by state government ministers who can’t be bothered responding to local media questions about the future ofthe Princes Highway duplication, according to Gippsland MHR Darren Chester.
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Ally Row to perform at Australian Open
ONCE again, Yarram duo Ally Row is hitting the headlines.
Last Friday (January 9), Ally Row announced on their Facebook page that they were hitting...
