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.
Libs say they can provide strong voice for Gippsland South
Scott Rossetti is taking leave as a Wellington Shire councillor to contest the Gippsland South by-election because he believes he can provide a clear voice to advocate for the region in state parliament.
St Pat’s allegations arrest
Sano Taskforce detectives arrested an 87-year-old Sale man on Thursday following an investigation into historical sexual assault allegations at St Patrick’s College in Sale.
Press Council Adjudication
The Press Council has concluded that its Standards of Practice were breached by aspects of an article about funding for Victorian hospitals.
Three times legal limit
A 60-year-old Glenmaggie woman had her licence immediately suspended for 12 months after recording a breath test reading more than three times the legal limit.
Thieves target CFA
Heyfield police are seeking information regarding the theft of about $6000 worth of equipment from the Heyfield fire station in Gordon St.
Briag man is gaoled over child sex crimes
A Briagolong man has been sentenced to seven years gaol after pleading guilty to child sex offences involving three young girls.
Libs, Greens to challenge Nats for Gippsland South
Scott Rossetti and Andrea Millsom will stand for the Liberals and Greens respectively at the Gippsland South by-election on March 14.
Child abuse claims
Detectives have appealed for information following an investigation into historical sexual assault allegations at St Patrick’s College in Sale.
By-election set for March 14
The Gippsland South by-election will be held on Saturday, March 14.