Across Gippsland
A snapshot of what's made news across Gippsland in the past week.
Gippsland freight plan launch criticised
The Shadow Minister for Freight and Logistics has slammed the Deputy Premier's launch of the Gippsland Freight Master Plan.
Gruelling trek
When you've no choice but to sleep night after night in a blood-soaked sleeping bag - caused from leech wounds which refuse to heal - you know you're in some mean bush.
Hazelwood under fire
Hazelwood's open cut mine was stranded without power overnight, as SP AusNet supply issues brought the operation to a standstill.
Close call for Morwell residents
Close call for Morwell residents
Yallourn open cut on CFA radar
Fire authorities are working against afternoon breezes to ensure embers do not spot into the Yallourn open cut and spark further coal mine fires.
Opportunistic thieves target Old Gippstown
More than $1500 worth of power tools were stolen from one of Old Gippstown's sheds during the power outage on Sunday night.
Homes lost as fire licks Morwell’s outskirts
The Country Fire Authority has confirmed some homes have been lost as fire licks the fringes of Morwell's west.
Smoke forces freeway closure
Police have closed the Princes Freeway between Morwell and Moe due to poor visibility, caused by a nearby grass fire.
Black Saturday five years on | Counting their blessings
Ken and Lucinda Taylor say the fire has brought them closer.
Black Saturday five years on | Emotional recover continues
Five years on from the bushfire which changed our community forever, residents living in the regenerating bush are empowered, vigilant and closer than ever.
Black Saturday five years on | Bright future
Peter Olorenshaw can't wait to move into his new home.
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