Hikers found safe and well
Three hikers who failed to return from a day hike to Mount Tamboritha on Saturday have been found.
Dan’s the man: Walsh
BY-ELECTION: Danny O'Brien will be a "local champion" for Gippsland South, according to state Nationals leader Peter Walsh.
Wurruk man allegedly three times the limit
A 31-year-old Wurruk man is facing a swag of charges following a random police intercept where he allegedly blew more than three times the legal alcohol limit.
Greens assume nothing
BY-ELECTION: Greens candidate Andrea Millsom is not assuming traditional Labor voters will move their support behind her at the Gippsland South by-election.
By-election dirty tricks claims
BY-ELECTION: The Liberal Party has claimed a "dirty tricks" campaign is behind the removal of Gippsland South by-election campaign signs for its candidate Scott Rossetti.
Proposed puppy breeding legislation will cost jobs
A state government proposal to introduce stringent controls over the sale of puppies will cost local jobs and won't rectify the issue of rogue puppy farms, according to animal welfare groups and ethical dog breeders.
Candidate runs to ‘expose corruption’
Gerard Donohue has entered the Gippsland South by-election to "expose corruption" in the judicial and political systems.
Independent frustrated with party system
Frustrated by the party system, Viv Pepper will contest the Gippsland South by-election as an independent candidate.
Chance to change direction: Lib Dems
The people of Gippsland South have an opportunity to choose a new direction for the electorate, according to Liberal Democratic Party candidate Jim McDonald.
Sanders critical of Ryan departure
Former Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan should have served a full term in parliament before retiring from politics, according to independent candidate Warren Sanders.
Alleged assault in Dargo
Briagolong police are appealing for witnesses after a 21-year-old Sale man was allegedly assaulted outside the Dargo River Inn.
Meester returns as an independent
After contesting last year’s election for Country Alliance, Deb Meester will be entering the Gippsland South by-election as an independent candidate.





