Debate continues over Gld Lakes fish stocks
The debate over how best to manage the health of the Gippsland Lakes and its dwindling fish stocks continued in parliament last week, with a petition tabled calling for an end to licence buy-out plans.
Contracts awarded for upgrades
Wellington Shire Council has awarded contracts to upgrade three sport and recreation facilities.
So close, yet so far away
Leongatha kicked the final three goals of the Gippsland League football grand final to defeat Maffra by nine points.
A plan for a six-star international resort
A $100 million six-star hot springs spa hotel and retreat, powered by renewable energy and highlighting traditional Aboriginal culture, is planned on the secluded southern shores of Lake Wellington.
Medicare funding for Sale MRI scanner
Central Gippsland Health is among 10 locations across Australia to receive Medicare subsidised MRIs from November 1.
One trailer, two offenders
Wellington Highway Patrol officers intercepted a vehicle in Maffra on Wednesday night for a routine check, which revealed the 47-year-old driver was a repeat offender for unlicensed driving.
Rider fails drug test
Police expect to charge an unlicensed rider after he allegedly returned a positive drug test while riding with his eight-year-old son last week.
New disability housing model is a world first
Glenhaven Estate, Sale, has become home to a world leader in disabled care, after an innovative housing project focusing on enablement, rather than disability, was unveiled recently.
Remembering ’98
Wreaths were laid outside the Longford Gas Plants on Friday to mark 20 years since the explosions which claimed two lives and affected many more.
Thousands of dollars in chainsaws taken
Police are searching for two offenders who stole about $20,000 in chainsaws.
Esso rejects claims of standards slipping
ExxonMobil has strenuously rejected claims that it is letting safety standards slip at its offshore operations.
Council is working with ecologist on peafowl
Wellington Shire Council says it is working with an independent ecologist to ensure the natural habitat of peafowl in the Sale Botanic Gardens is “protected and enhanced”.
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Next two Gippsland Times issues a day early
The Gippsland Times will be published a day earlier the next two weeks.
Issues will hit the newsstands on Tuesday, December 23, and Tuesday, December...
