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Gippsland has a minister

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has been appointed federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister.

Port Albert rural lifestyle zones get the nod

An independent panel of planning experts has supported Wellington Shire Council's proposed changes to residential zones around Port Albert.

Gippsland councils push for V/Line fix

Gippsland councils held talks with the state government last week to seek answers to the long-running V/Line problems plaguing the region's commuters.

Fire at Bundalaguah Hall

Maffra police are urging people to be vigilant about fire safety after a fire started outside the Bundalaguah Hall on Sunday afternoon.

Car impounded for speeding

A 19-year-old Eagle Point man had his car impounded after he was allegedly caught driving at high speed at Stratford on Friday night.

Demystifying belly buttons

Local writer's new book seeks to answer several of life's most important questions ... about belly buttons.

Seal incident prompts advice for locals

Residents have commented on an incident at Golden Beach last week involving a dog and a seal.

A longer wait for public housing

The Council to Homeless Persons has noted that people waiting for public housing in east Gippsland has increased by at least 17 people or households over the past quarter.

Health money urged after mine fire

The report into health improvements for the residents of the Latrobe Valley has been tabled in state parliament.

Port Albert is celebrating

Port Albert will celebrate 175 years since it was first explored by white settlers with a week of exciting events.

Deputy leadership bid

UPDATED: Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has confirmed he will nominate for deputy leadership of the federal National Party.

Port civic centre plans unveiled

Wellington Shire Council has presented a first look at the confirmed designs for the Port of Sale Cultural Hub.

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