Esso EBA dispute escalation
UPDATED: The Federal Court has lifted an interim injunction preventing protected industrial action by Australian Workers' Union members employed by Esso onshore and offshore.
De-endorsement motion defeated
UPDATED: Motion to dis-endorse Darren Chester as Nationals candidate was defeated.
Three women arrested in Rosedale drug intercept
A routine police check at Rosedale on Thursday night resulted in three women being charged with drug offences and proceeds of crime.
Early morning train trial
Early morning coach services from Melbourne to Traralgon will be part of a trial of all night public transport on weekends.
Darren Chester’s dilemma
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has not ruled out crossing the floor if a bill to allow same-sex marriage comes before federal parliament.
Chester’s stance ‘courageous’ — political analyst
A leading political observer has described Gippsland MHR Darren Chester's stance on same sex marriage as courageous.
Trainer accused of firearms, assault offences
A local greyhound trainer allegedly discharged a firearm and attempted to assault Greyhound Racing Victoria staff.
Unions warn action may escalate
Esso appears further away than ever from finalising a new enterprise bargaining agreement with its workforce, as industrial negotiations look set to drag on for months and more industrial action grows increasingly likely.
TAFE future concerns
Concerns over the future of Federation Training have prompted Wellington Shire Council to seek urgent discussions with the education provider.
Serious crashes keep emergency services busy
Emergency services were kept busy at the weekend, with two serious accidents.
Council adopts wood preferred policy
Wellington Shire Council will follow its Latrobe City counterpart in adopting a wood encouragement policy.
Turrum drilling is complete
Esso Australia has completed its Turrum field drilling program, drilling five new wells as part of its work in Bass Strait to develop new gas supplies.
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Driver in critical condition after Nambrok collision
Police are investigating a collision at Nambrok, which occurred Wednesday morning.
It is believed a truck and campervan collided at the intersection of the Princes...
