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Penalty notice after collision

Wellington Highway Patrol attended a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Boundary Creek and Seaspray Rds on Wednesday morning.

O’Brien resigns to contest by-election

Nationals candidate Danny O'Brien has burnt his bridges by formally resigning from the Legislative Council to focus on winning the Gippsland South by-election.

Stevens St debate … to be continued

Despite opposition from the mayor, a panel of planning experts will be asked to look into an application to build homes along Stevens St, Sale.

Minister invited to visit the MID

Water Minister Lisa Neville has been invited to visit Gippsland to see first-hand the merits of modernising the Macalister Irrigation District.

Drugs, canisters tested

Police are awaiting results of forensic analysis after drums and canisters were found under a bridge in Briagolong.

Teen fined for mower ride

A local teenager has been issued with two infringement notices for allegedly riding a ride-on lawnmower on a roadway near Stratford.

CFA burglary charges

Heyfield police arrested a 44-year-old man on Tuesday in relation to four burglaries on CFA stations in the region.

Warrants executed at Longford

Two people were arrested and almost 100 cannabis plants seized in Longford on Tuesday morning.

More St Pat’s assault allegations

Detectives have broadened their investigation into historical sexual assaults allegations at St Patrick’s College in Sale as further victims have come forward.

Conservative contest

The Gippsland South by-election has become a contest between Coalition partners, the Nationals and Liberals following confirmation Labor won't field a candidate.

New bishop arrives at a difficult time

Gippsland's new Catholic bishop will assume his role at what is a tough time for the church in the region.

Fair Work stops industrial action

The Fair Work Commission has issued an order to prevent Australian Workers' Union members from taking industrial action at Esso Australia sites, including overtime bans at Esso Australia plants in Longford and at Long Island Point.

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