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Drink driver’s car impounded

A 41-year-old woman had her car impounded and licence immediately suspended after she was caught drink driving in Sale on Friday night.

Stole cash then assaulted police

A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with theft and assaulting a police officer on Sunday.

Spontaneous combustion leads to fire in Rosedale

A pile of grass clipping spontaneously combusted in a paddock on the Rosedale-Longford Rd on Sunday afternoon.

Mine fire ‘likely caused deaths’

The Hazelwood mine fire likely contributed to an increase in deaths, the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry board has found.

Uncertainty remains for onshore gas

Uncertainty remains over the future of onshore unconventional gas production in Victoria.

House searched in murder case

Missing Person Squad detectives executed a warrant at a property in Prince St, Moe, on Thursday morning as the investigation into the death of Albert Pisani continued.

Gas report split on moratorium

A parliamentary report into onshore unconventional gas exploration and production only highlights division on the issue.

New archival centre

There are definite advantages to the Gippsland studies collection being moved, and the changes are temporary, according to Federation University.

Longford-Loch Sport Rd dumped rubbish creates tourism eyesore

Hard waste being dumped on a roadside in Longford has been described as "an eyesore for the tourist season" and "dangerous".

Federation University closes Gippsland Studies Centre

The Centre for Gippsland Studies at Churchill, which has operated for 30 years, has lost its funding from Federation University for next year - a decision that has been condemned by Gippsland historical societies.

Speeding and drunk — at the age of 66

A 66-year-old driver allegedly detected travelling at 124kmh at more than three times the legal blood alcohol limit has had his licence immediately suspended.

Huge fire fleet

The state government has spent more than $20 million to secure the largest ever fleet of 47 firefighting aircraft this summer ahead of an expected busy fire season.

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