Transport disruptions as a result of fires
People need to check before they travel, with disruptions to rail and bus services and road closures as a result of bushfires across Gippsland.
Region remains on high alert
Firefighters and several communities across Wellington Shire were on high alert over the weekend, as several fires burning across Gippsland spread rapidly in the hot, dry conditions.
Stay informed, authorities warn Gippslanders
Wellington Shire residents have been implored to go over their fire plans.
Fire threat
Bushfires sparked by lightning are threatening homes in Wellington Shire and blanketing the region in smoke.
Ignored and forgotten
A local farmer says the state government is not listening to farmers, pointing to last week’s announcement that farmers in central and east Gippsland will receive one-off cash payments of up to $3500.
Marley St works are delayed by about two months
Changes in requirements to deal with the gas main have caused delays in the reconstruction of part of a Sale street.
Blue-green algae warning for two local lakes
Blue-green algae has been detected in Lake Glenmaggie and Lake Wellington, and authorities are warning people not to swim, fish or come into contact with the water.
Federal boost for new pavilion
The federal government will contribute $250,000 to the redevelopment of the pavilion at Briagolong Recreation Reserve.
Some vacant shops, but optimism remains
The Sale business community remains optimistic, despite some vacant shops.
West Sale a ‘centre for aviation education’
West Sale Airport is being touted as the ‘centre for aviation education’ in Gippsland, following news it will become a key player in the aviation sector for Victoria.
Convicted murderer is back in court again
A convicted murderer has been sentenced over breaching a community corrections order.
Origin signs off on an agreement to buy Golden Beach gas
Origin has signed an agreement with GB Energy to buy all natural gas produced from GB Energy’s Golden Beach field, in the offshore Gippsland Basin.
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