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New GWH chief comes full circle

After helping establish the organisation in the early 1990s, Gippsland Women’s Health chief executive Fiona Owen is back in charge.

Inspiring young minds with robotics

With coding now a curriculum priority in Victoria, schools are finding innovative ways to get students involved.

Report looks at industrial sites west of Sale

Areas near Wurruk and West Sale Airport have been put forward for industrial development.

Fulham section open to traffic by year’s end

The new dual lane section of the Princes Highway at Fulham is expected to be opened to traffic by the end of the year.

Delegation meets power brokers in Canberra

The dairy and timber industries, communications and opportunities for decentralisation were among issues discussed when a Gippsland delegation met with power brokers in Canberra.

Great bike ride abandoned

After a week of spectacular scenery and challenging conditions, the final two days of the Great Victorian Bike Ride was cancelled on Friday night.

Hospital review released

A review of the workplace culture at Central Gippsland Health has not revealed any systemic issues suggesting a poor workplace culture.

Tick for West Sale expansion

The state government has ticked off planning approvals for a major upgrade of the West Sale Airport.

Good drenching for Wellington

While it certainly wasn’t the ‘unprecedented’ super storm the state was braced for, the weekend’s rain still managed to put a dampener on most of Gippsland’s weekend plans.

Drive to succeed

Three golfers will play a 72-hole marathon to help fight melanoma.

Top cop says wire rope barriers will save lives

Victoria's top cop for road safety, Assistant Commissioner Doug Fryer, has come out swinging in support of wire rope barrier upgrades.

Beach bike break

More than 3000 Great Victorian Bike Ride participants pedalled through the local area this week.

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