East Gippsland Shire Council will oppose Glenaladale mine
East Gippsland Shire Council has heeded the concerns of community members and will formally state its opposition to the proposed Fingerboards mineral sands mine at Glenaladale.
Energy projects bring ‘dumping ground’ claims
Three energy-related projects which proponents say have the potential to create jobs and investment in Wellington Shire and Latrobe Valley are creating waves in Gippsland communities.
West Barracouta to proceed
ExxonMobil and BHP have approved the development of the West Barracouta gas field in Bass Strait, bringing new gas supplies to the Australian domestic market.
Ombudsman investigating council
The Victorian Ombudsman will investigate Wellington Shire Council’s handling of matters affecting owners of the land along the Ninety Mile Beach.
Local man sentenced on charges against animals
Animal welfare advocates have slammed the “lenient” sentence given to a man who ran an illegal puppy farm in Munro, where dead puppies were found and dogs were kept in appalling conditions.
Good summer bookings
Local holiday spots are reporting strong bookings for summer, with many visitors seeking natural attractions and relaxed holidays.
Water restrictions seem unlikely
Gippsland Water’s water supplies are in good shape heading into summer, despite the dry conditions experienced throughout 2018.
Telling inequality to take a walk
Hundreds of local students took to Sale’s streets on Friday to “stand up, stand strong and stand with her”.
Seacombe fire under control
Lightning strikes are thought to have ignited several fires on public and private land in the Wellington Shire area in the past few days.
Leaving early is safest option
Gippsland's enduring hot dry conditions are an increasing concern for emergency services, as the latest CFA survey reveals that only one in 10 Victorians living in areas at high risk of bushfire say they would leave early on days of high fire danger.
That’s no gouda
Almost 19 tonnes of sliced cheese had to be dumped on Saturday, after the refrigerated truck carrying it tipped on Myrtlebank-Fulham Rd.
Two drug drivers nabbed
Two men in their 30s were allegedly found with drugs in their systems at the weekend.
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Fund launched to empower regional projects
A NEW region-wide giving platform is being established to strengthen Gippsland for the long term.
Generous Gippsland, established by the Gippsland Community Foundation, is a...
