Home News Page 659

News

Unions are ‘in for the long haul’ at Longford

Unions opposed to a new maintenance contract for Esso's onshore and offshore platforms in Bass Strait will hold a street rally in Sale during the school holidays to take their fight "into the community".

Electoral boundary changes possible

Figures from last year's Australian Census provide a hint to possible changes to electoral boundaries.

Smoking ceremony marks NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week is underway

ANZ Yarram branch closure announced

ANZ has announced the closure of its Yarram branch, as of September 27.

Our worst frost in four decades

Most of Gippsland was blanketed in a crispy white coating on Monday morning as temperatures plunged below zero overnight and caused one of the worst frosts in four decades.

Redesign for Rosedale roundabout

A dangerous intersection in Rosedale which has had trucks crash into the barrier surrounding the local pub on numerous occasions is set to be completely redesigned.

Mill is saved

Australian Sustainable Hardwood's Heyfield timber mill workers were finally given some relief after months of uncertainty, with the state government and Hermal Group announcing they have reached an agreement on the sale of the mill.

Farming families are needing food bank help

Food relief to Wellington Shire's most vulnerable farming families has hit its highest demand since the 2000s millennium drought, according to the Foodbank Victoria chief executive Dave MacNamara.

Muir aligns with Shooters, Fishers

Former senator Ricky Muir has confirmed he has joined the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party in an "ambassadorial role" on Gippsland issues.

Walk highlights indigenous issues

West Australian man Clinton Pryor took a well earned rest in Sale this week as he makes his way on foot from Perth to Parliament House in Canberra.

Our census snapshot

Wellington Shire’s population rose by 3.7 per cent in the past five years, according to figures from the 2016 Australian Census released this week.

EPA, Esso investigate GCP emissions

An environmental breach at Esso's new Longford Gas Conditioning Plant has been detected.

Latest News

Game review: Splatoon Raiders

With an addictive and rewarding gameplay loop held up by a fantastic technical performance, Splatoon Raiders is a pleasant surprise that had me hooked. I...