Foresters body releases a pre-election paper
Indigenous fire management skills should be integrated into Victoria’s firefighting planning to complement fuel reduction burning, according to the state’s forestry experts.
No overtaking lane plans for the Sale-Maffra Rd
Despite years of community frustration, and a new Facebook page calling for them, there are still no plans to introduce overtaking lanes on the Sale-Maffra Rd.
Impacts of deaths may not be known for years
This month’s national bird count could reveal the true devastation caused by the poisoning of 406 wedge-tailed eagles on an east Gippsland farm.
Sheep, cattle prices are good, despite drought
Sheep and cattle prices at the Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange remain good, and in many instances are out-competing other regional saleyards, participants at a seminar on the future of the saleyards were told.
Big Tiger Snake is captured in Sale
The capture of a massive Tiger Snake at Lake Guyatt in Sale at the weekend is a stark reminder not to be complacent about the reptiles, according to a Gippsland snake catcher.
Deer numbers to ‘crash’ because of drought
Gippsland hunters are experiencing a knock-on affect of the drought as starving deer compete for dwindling food sources, and hunting bodies predict a population “crash”.
Social media ‘hysteria’ over youth crime
Maffra police are urging people to report crimes to police rather than post reports online, following a rise in “social media hysteria” over local youth crime.
Heritage overlay fix
Wellington Shire Council has moved to correct an historical mapping error in Yarram.
Stratford’s $1.1 million street facelift finished
The streets of Stratford have received a facelift, with a $1.1 million streetscape project recently completed by Wellington Shire Council.
Candidate wants more help for farmers
Gippsland East independent candidate Matt Stephenson wants more action to help farmers.
Weighing up options
Longford landholders concerned about PFAS contamination are examining their legal options, including the possibility of a class action, following a meeting in Sale last week.
Residents urged to clean-up properties now
Wellington Shire residents are being encouraged to clean up now, and take advantage of a ‘no fee’ green waste weekend early next month.
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