Gippsland communities vulnerable to earthquakes
Communities in Gippsland are among those more likely to experience earthquake ground shaking than other parts of the country, according to latest update to the National Seismic Hazard Assessment for Australia.
Foreshore revamp officially open
The Loch Sport community has celebrated the official opening of its redeveloped foreshore.
Lib-Nats make promises on local roads, bridges
ELECTION 2018 | Twenty-six kilometres of road surfaces across Wellington Shire will be sealed through the Country Roads and Bridges Program, if the Liberal Nationals win next month’s state election.
$1m is needed to finish rail trail
A $1 million upgrade of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail will create tourism jobs and safe exercise opportunities, according to Gippsland MHR Darren Chester.
Readying to fight fires
Firefighting aircraft and crews are being rolled out and Forest Fire Management Victoria’s specialist aircraft management staff are updating their skills in preparation for the fire season.
Gippsland East is ‘taken for granted’
ELECTION 2018 | Independent candidate for Gippsland East George Neophytou is concerned the electorate is being taken for granted.
Council looks at uses for old school sites near port
Wellington Shire Council is investigating potential uses for land to the east of the Port of Sale.
Won Wron arrests
A Won Wron man has been remanded in custody on drug related charges following a warrant being issued to search a Won Wron property on October 4.
Paramedics teach CPR in Sale pedestrian mall
Paramedics were out in force in Sale on Tuesday, promoting International Restart a Heart Day.
CarbonNet drop-in session at Golden Beach
A group opposing the Ninety Mile Beach carbon capture and storage project is urging people to attend a community drop-in session on Saturday.
Royally chuffed by a letter from Prince Charles
Gippsland wool growers doing it tough received unexpected solace last week from none other that one of the world’s most recognised merino enthusiasts — His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales.
A Labor challenger in Gippsland South
ELECTION 2018 | Denison farmer Denise Ryan has announced she will stand as Labor’s candidate for Gippsland South at the November 24 state election.
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