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.
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.
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.





