Prepare now, Maffra brigade captain urges
After predictions of warm and dry weather coming into summer, Maffra Fire Brigade are urging Wellington Shire residents to begin preparing their properties for an earlier start to bushfires.
Heyfield jobs loss claims incorrect: Pulford
Regional Development and Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford has labelled allegations that "20 Heyfield jobs [are] now gone" as speculation and "unhelpful".
Longford bullying allegations
ExxonMobil has confirmed it is investigating allegations of bullying, after industrial action at the Longford gas plant has apparently escalated.
P-plater hit held stop sign at school crossing
Police want to speak to a red P-plater who allegedly hit a school crossing supervisor's held stop sign and did not stop.
Hospital celebrates 150 years
A celebration marking 150 years of Sale Hospital was held on Saturday.
Money for tourism plan for Gippsland
A new plan to boost visitors, investment and jobs in Gippsland was announced in Sale on Wednesday.
New drug rehab centre planned for Lucknow
A new drug and alcohol rehabilitation and education centre has been approved for construction on 8.9 hectares of farmland in Lucknow.
Fed Training doubt
The future of Federation Training’s Fulham campus is again in doubt after the Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney told the Gippsland Times that closure would be considered “if that’s what makes sense”.
Man rescued after cliff fall
A man has been rescued near Toora after his car went off a cliff overnight.
Assembly abuzz with innovative ideas
Education and connectivity were the main themes from Wednesday night’s Gippsland Regional Assembly in Sale.
Minister asked to fast track runway extension
State Planning Minister Richard Wynne will be asked to fast track a planning scheme amendment to facilitate the extension of the runway at West Sale Airport.
Maffra main street speed reduction
The speed limit on a 400 metre section of Johnson St, Maffra, will be reduced to 50 kilometres per hour following a community survey.
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Paying tribute with Keegan O’Brien Millinery Award
It’s the same fashionable award with a new name to mark a legacy for much-loved Maffra local, the late Keegan O’Brien.
The millinery award for...
