Fire medals for Gippsland duo
Two Gippsland Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning officers have received the Australian Fire Services Medal for their contributions to combating bushfires.
Local man’s OAM for youth work
Langsborough- Port Albert resident Wayne Bass has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal for noteworthy service to youth and to the community in the Australia Day 2015 Honours List.
School back this week
Police are also reminding motorists to be aware that school will be back this week, urging them to pay particular attention while driving near schools and urging them to obey school zone speed limits.
Pursuit of privacy
Police going digital to discourage eavesdropping.
Highway upgrades continue
The official opening of all lanes on the Stammers to Minniedale Rd section of the Princes Highway duplication between Traralgon and Sale took place Thursday morning.
Minister indicates Fulham corrections centre growth
Fulham Correctional Centre has further plans to expand its operations in its budget, according to Corrections Minister Wade Noonan.
‘All clear’ for Dargo fire
Fire activity has subsided 28 kilometre north-west of Dargo.
Remanded in custody
A 19-year-old Sale man appeared at Sale Magistrates' Court on Wednesday for multiple offences including affray.
Free green waste call
Wellington Shire Council has rejected a suggestion by a local woman that it implement free green waste disposal year-round.
Medicare rebate change postponement welcomed
The federal government’s controversial changes to rebates for general practitioners did not go ahead on Monday.
Fed Training rescue funds
Federation Training's chief executive has welcomed the opportunity for the TAFE institute to share in $20 million of emergency funding from the state government.
Trail bike rider injured
A 24-year-old man was taken to Latrobe Regional Hospital on Sunday following an off-road motorcycle accident west of Yarram.