Lets talk about snake season
AS temperatures rise, snakes are emerging from a period of reduced activity during winter seeking food and mates.
Snakes may be more visible during the...
Preparation important, one year on from fires
THE Country Fire Authority is urging people to begin their property preparation early, as this week marks the one-year anniversary of the large bushfires...
Stretton Park aged care staff to vote on CGH’s revised pay offer
Stefan Bradley
AGED care staff at Stretton Park Aged Care in Maffra will receive a three per cent pay rise in the coming years as...
Seaspray Primary School meeting today to discuss its future
A HIGH stakes meeting at Seaspray Primary School will take place at noon today to determine the school's future.
The school last year entered 'non-operational'...
Grants for creative events in Regional Vic
Applications are now open for the state government Small Regional Presenters program, with grants of up to $15,000 to help volunteers and local councils...
Strong demand drives up rent
Stefan Bradley
RENTS rose by $20 per week in the past year across regional Victoria, with strong demand driving rents higher throughout Gippsland, according to...
Spring Field Day to focus on production
Soils, pastures, livestock, grains and fodder, the five four research pillars of the Gippsland Agricultural Group (GAgG) will be covered in detail at the...
Milestone success for native mouse matchmakers
Precious pookila pups have been spotted in Wilsons Promontory National Park, signalling an early success for a genetic rescue mission.
In September 2023, six female...
Crime rises in Wellington
David Braithwaite
THE number of criminal incidents in Wellington Shire rose 4.2 per cent for the year to June 30, the latest crime statistics has...
Stratford’s new co-working space launched
Stefan Bradley
WITH the ceremonial ribbon cut, the community in and around Stratford can now take advantage of a brand new co-working space with reliable...
Investigation underway after fur seal euthanised
The Conservation Regulator is appealing for public assistance after a juvenile sub-Antarctic fur seal was found with critical injuries in suspicious circumstances on Lake...
Highlighting farmers’ mental health issues
Katrina Brandon
JUST a farmer, some people say.
They are the ones putting food on our tables. But, they are people who are spending multiple hours...