Farmers need more help
All levels of government need to do more to support local drought-affected farming families, according to Gippsland MHR Darren Chester.
Fishing club welcomes lakes licence buyouts
A new fishing association in Loch Sport has welcomed the re-elected state government’s promise to improve the health of the Gippsland Lakes.
NDIS is being rolled out locally
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is now being rolled out in Wellington and East Gippsland shires.
State response ‘waffle and spin’ — MP
Gippsland motorists are being neglected and insulted by state government ministers who can’t be bothered responding to local media questions about the future ofthe Princes Highway duplication, according to Gippsland MHR Darren Chester.
Three-car crash
A female driver was lucky to escape with minor injuries on Monday after her car was sandwiched in a three-car collision at Longford.
Suspicious fire in old dairy shed
Sale police are appealing for information about a fire that started in an unused timber and corrugated iron shed at a former dairy in Sale.
Snake gets the boot
A Red-bellied black snake gave a Maffra family a fright on Monday morning, after it sought refuge in a boot on the porch.
Ross River Virus found
Confirmation of the debilitating Ross River Virus in the Wellington Shire has prompted a warning from the health department and Wellington Shire Council for people to be vigilant when it comes to mosquito protection in coastal areas.
First students arriving at RAAF base
The first students for the new Basic Flying Training School at RAAF Base, East Sale, have begun intensive training that will allow them to go on to further advanced training.
Bushfires near Dargo
Bushfires north of Dargo are not yett under control.
Man in court over Maffra fire
The 45-year-old man accused of deliberately lighting a fire that caused about $2 million damage at Anderson’s Removals will face Latrobe Valley County Court for a directions hearing on Monday.
Stay safe as hot weather continues
People are encouraged to stay safe and remain aware of conditions as the weather heats up across Gippsland.
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