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Shock in Heyfield

Shock waves have rippled through Gippsland following last week's state government announcement to close the native forestry industry by 2030 - a sensation all too familiar for the residents of Heyfield.

Heyfield is reeling after shock announcement

In the wake of the news the logging of native timber forests will be phased out by 2030, Heyfield is littered with questions about the future.

An inquiry into wetlands and their management

The Victorian parliament is holding a public inquiry to investigate the management of Victoria's Ramsar wetlands, which includes the Gippsland Lakes, after a report found "limited evidence" of effective management.

Samuel Johnson calls for targeted treatment for breast cancers

Samuel Johnson was in Sale on Melbourne Cup day, raising awareness and money for his Love Your Sister charity.

Giving pants a chance for girls

The introduction of shorts and pants to Gippsland Grammar's girls uniform will have some of its female students cartwheeling with joy - without restriction.

Hiker still missing in High Country

Police are continuing to search the Victorian High Country for missing hiker Niels Becker.

Two crashes within two hours in Sale

Sale's traffic police were kept busy on Monday, following two accidents in York St within two hours.

Forestry gets the axe

Harvesting of native timber will end in 2030, the state government has announced.

Hall re-elected mayor

Alan Hall was this week re-elected for a second consecutive year as mayor of Wellington Shire.

We’ll miss you, Kev

Legendary local sports writer, broadcaster and photographer Kevin Hogan has died.

Rate relief for farmers

Wellington Shire farmers could soon gain some rate relief.

Valley coal mine water could be used for irrigation – O’Brien

Plans to expand irrigation in central Gippsland along the Latrobe River and Macalister Irrigation District have been taken to state parliament.

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