Hemp trial is a first
A Maffra dairy farmer keen to diversify and explore other farming options has embraced an exciting proposal by a Gippsland organic farmer to start a potentially lucrative hemp industry in the Macalister Irrigation District.
Good news for some in special street schemes
Property owners in two special charge street schemes will receive a lower than expected bill for road upgrades.
My Health Record extension
Gippslanders are being encouraged to register online for the controversial My Health Record, which provides a shared health summary accessible to doctors and other health professionals.
Bombers add Mosquito to fleet
Irving Mosquito was selected by Essendon with selection 38 in the AFL draft.
O’Brien, Bull buck state trend
ELECTION 2018 | Danny O’Brien and Tim Bull bucked the statewide trend to retain their seats in parliament for the Nationals following Saturday’s state election.
Household items taken
Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information after two thieves took off with household items, including vacuum cleaners, during a ram raid in Moe.
Violent sex offender possibly in the High Country
Police are seeking public help to find extremely violent registered sex offender, Christopher Empey, who may be hiding out in Victoria’s High Country.
More opportunities for MID — Chester
A half billion dollar increase to the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund will bolster the delivery of water projects for regional communities.
Esso is ‘working with neighbours’ on PFAS
Esso says it is working with neighbours “on a one-to-one basis to provide support where necessary”, following a community PFAS session in Longford on Thursday.
Federal money for the rail trail
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has announced $267,000 towards a $1 million upgrade of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail.
Bulk billing for CGH MRI
Central Gippsland Health now has its MRI Medicare licence, and is trialing a full bulk billing service for all eligible scans and referrals.
Labor makes pledge to ban fracking ‘for good’
ELECTION 2018 | A re-elected Labor state government will enshrine the legislated ban on fracking in the Constitution of Victoria, protecting prime agricultural land for good.
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