Heat causes mass bat deaths
Wildlife experts are calling for a coordinated response from land managers during future days of extreme heat following the death of about 2400 endangered grey headed flying foxes in east Gippsland last weekend.
Anti-social behaviour condemned
An alarming spike in anti-social behaviour in Maffra has caused fear in the town, with locals alleging some youths are out of control.
Single vehicle accident
Sale Highway Patrol police attended a single vehicle accident on the Longford-Loch Sport Rd.
Traralgon burglary
Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a burglary in Traralgon.
Flying fox heat stress
About 1900 grey-headed flying foxes have died in Maffra and Bairnsdale because of Friday’s extreme heat.
Cobbannah fatal crash
Police are preparing a report for the coroner following the death of a 59-year-old Stratford man on Friday.
Chester slams the Aussie Farms website
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has slammed the Aussie Farms website that identifies farms as potential targets for animal rights extremists and gauges volunteers’ willingness to break the law.
Lightning sparks fires
Spot fires caused by lighting that accompanied Friday’s cool change and thunderstorms kept Yarram emergency service workers busy through the night.
Charge over stolen car
A 44-year-old woman has been charged with theft of a motor car, which was stolen from Doncaster and found on a property in Woodside North.
Our new OAMs
Wellington Shire residents were among those honoured on Australia Day for their contributions to their local communities.
Blue-green algae in Sale lakes
Signs warning of a blue-green algae outbreak have been positioned around lakes Guthridge and Guyatt in Sale.
Stratford damage
One house and several farm sheds were significantly damaged after a freak “micro burst” weather phenomenon struck in and around Freeman’s Lane in Stratford on Friday.
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