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Maffra SES alpine training

The Maffra unit of the State Emergency Service (SES) recently conducted its annual alpine training weekend at the Snowy Plains, north of Licola. This training...

Cluster saves money on mattresses

Five Gippsland health services are benefitting from the first clinical cluster tender conducted in the region for single-use patient air transfer mattresses. The tender, which...

Teaming up to help locals

TAFE Gippsland and WestVic Staffing Solutions have announced a strengthened partnership to support the Gippsland region by expanding connecting businesses, students and job seekers...

Have your say on work from home

As part of its plan to enshrine the right to work from home in law, the state government is encouraging Victorians to have their...

Taking multicultural issues to Canberra

Proving 'a collective voice carries more clout', the Regional Multicultural Alliance Victoria (RMA Vic) made a big impression in Canberra recently, to raise awareness...

Coastal area considered for petroleum exploration

A petroleum exploration licence may be offered for an area between Woodside and Seaspray. The state government has received requests to open a tender process...

Upper house committee outlines climate risks

The risk that climate change poses to Victoria's built environment is "real and growing", according to a report tabled in state parliament last week...

Renewable energy zones coming our way

VicGrid has released more details of the proposed renewable energy zones (REZs) in Gippsland as part of the long-term strategic plan for the development...

Maffra Band Spring Concert at Maffra Memorial Hall

Spring into spring with Maffra Municipal Band’s gala concert on Sunday, August 31, from 2pm to 4.30pm at the Maffra Memorial Hall. Tickets are $10,...

Game review: New Mario Party package an overpriced disappointment

Nintendo’s newest Mario Party (MP) offering on Nintendo Switch 2 offering is about as confusing and convoluted as that long title, which is –...

Carbon capture and storage network to create jobs: report

A FULLY-networked carbon capture and storage industry along Australia's east coast, with Gippsland a key contributor, could boost economic activity by about $66 billion...

Donkey Kong Bananza the best reason to own a Nintendo Switch 2: Game review

Donkey Kong Bananza is an all-new 3D platforming game, launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. DK punches, grabs, tosses, climbs, smashes and flexes his...

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Foster St footpath put on agenda

Cars and kerbs pose safety risks to residents who rely on mobility scooters as they navigate the northern side of Foster St, despite years...