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.
Briagolong man faces court on drugs charges
A 64-year-old Briagolong man, charged with serious drug offences, will return to court in November.
Chester’s expenses higher than Bishop’s
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester spent almost $530,000 on expenses between June and December last year — the fifth most of any politician in Canberra — but with good reason.
‘Don’t stop the mozzie program’
A Loch Sport resident who is recovering from the Ross River Virus has warned others could be in danger if Wellington Shire Council stopped funding a mosquito monitoring and spraying program.
Minister turns sod on MID project
The first sod was turned on the $5.84 million Southern Cowwarr Balancing Storage on Monday morning.
Esso moves its worker lockout to afternoon
Esso on Wednesday made a move to change the time of its lockout at the Longford gas plant.
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