Covino under spotlight
Longford's Covino Farms, which has been placed under the national spotlight this week over allegations of foreign worker exploitation, has defended itself, saying it takes worker welfare and safety seriously.
Government highlights budget benefits for Gippsland
The Labor state government has promoted the positives for Gippsland in its first budget since winning the last election.
Changing the landscape in the Maffra district
Christine Richards was honoured with an Individual Landcarer award at the West Gippsland Green Carpet Showcase for Landcare for her pivotal role in Landcare projects in the Maffra area.
Budget test for Labor’s commitment to Gippsland: O’Brien
Tuesday's state budget will be the first test of Labor's genuine commitment to Gippsland, according to Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien.
Inconclusive evidence of logging
A state government investigation into claims of illegal logging in east Gippsland has cleared VicForests of wrongdoing in forestry operations in east Gippsland.
Crash into channel
A woman who failed to stop at a T-intersection near Airly Monday morning drove into a channel on the opposite side of the road.
Sale College caught up in corruption inquiry
Sale College has been named as one of seven Victorian schools caught up in a corruption scandal surrounding senior bureaucrats of the Department of Education and Training.
State budget wish list
Gippsland's state and local political representatives list roads and transport as two of the region's biggest issues.
Gippsland MPs attempt to railroad government
Gippsland parliamentarians have launched a petition asking the state government to deliver a fair share of funding to improve the Gippsland rail line.
Fulham prison contract extended
The state government has extended its contract with GEO Group Australia for the management and operation of the Fulham Correctional Centre and the Fulham Nalu Challenge Community Unit.
SRW channels thoughts on carp
Locals are being urged to report carp infestations in irrigation channels.
BASE jumper ordered to apologise
The man who fled the scene of a fatal BASE jump has been ordered to apologise to his late friend's family.