National parks petition makes point clear
By PHILIP HOPKINS
THREE petitions signed by more than 66,000 Victorians opposing more national parks in Gippsland have been tabled in the state's Legislative Council.
The...
VicGrid draft plan raises questions for farmers
By PHILIP HOPKINS
FARMERS in Gippsland face new negotiations with VicGrid and offshore wind developers under the state government's draft Victorian Transmission Fund, with Victoria's...
Curious phone messages revealed: Patterson Trial
By STEFAN BRADLEY
ERIN Patterson's Supreme Court trial continued last week (Week 4) in Morwell. The trial is currently sitting for its fifth week.
Three people...
Coalition fix in sight following Nationals split
BY DAVID BRAITHWAITE
FEDERAL Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester says the break down of the Liberal-National coalition does not change his commitment to "fight for...
State Budget: Operating surplus, yet debt continues
By STEFAN BRADLEY
AN operating surplus, with a mountain of debt - it's a challenging story for the state government's 2025/26 State Budget.
While Treasurer Jaclyn...
Protests against levy erupt across state, including in Morwell
By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT and AIDAN KNIGHT
NO more.
Enough is enough.
Scrap the tax.
THESE were just a few of the sentiments that flowed through the local protest...
Information wanted on Morwell incident
By KATRINA BRANDON
MAJOR Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information after a man was found deceased on the side of the road in...
Tributes flow for CFA champion
STAFF WRITERS
TRIBUTES have flowed for local CFA champion, Simon Lund.
Mr Lund was an enormous figure within the Country Fire Authority for close to 30...
Moe’s Baw Baw Hotel gone for good
By LIAM DURKIN
THE eyesore that greets drivers into Moe will soon be no more.
The infamous Baw Baw Hotel, which has stood as a derelict...
Police dedication a fitting tribute for late Hodge
By LIAM DURKIN
AS long as Gippsland Rotary Centenary House stands, the legacy of late local Detective Sergeant, John Hodge will also proudly stand as...
Court hears from infection experts: Patterson trial
By TOM HAYES and STEFAN BRADLEY
DESPITE a shortened trial week of four days, the information heard by the jury was packed during the third...
Monash officially declared in Liberals’ favour
By LIAM DURKIN
MAKE sure the books add up.
Every vote really did count for Monash, as the race to determine the electorate’s next federal member...