Elvis grounded temporarily
A WELCOME sight to many on Friday as fires threatened homes near Cowwarr and Toongabbie, Erickson sky crane 'Elvis' will be out of action at least until tomorrow after suffering hydraulic issues.
Monash offers ‘stable’
MONASH University Gippsland has offered almost 400 places for students undertaking an undergraduate course this year, which is a similar level to last year.
Valley airbase hive of activity
GIPPSLAND BUSHFIRES - THE Latrobe Regional Airport and Department of Sustainability and Environment Airbase were a hub of activity on Friday as air crews refuelled and reported there in the wake of the bushfires decimating Gippsland.
Premier makes surprise visit
GIPPSLAND BUSHFIRES - VICTORIAN premier Ted Baillieu, accompanied by Department of Sustainability and Environment chief fire officer Alan Goodwin, made an unannounced arrival at the DSE Airbase in Traralgon on Friday afternoon.
Fast-moving fires threaten towns
DETAILS of the bushfire in the area north of Rosedale, in the Glenmaggie area, are trickling in, with the Country Fire Authority saying the fires have moved "significantly faster" than expected.
‘Nightmarish’ blaze draws close
AN OUT-of-control bushfire in the Toongabbie and Cowwarr areas on Friday morning has seen some residents evacuate their homes.
Fires blaze across state
CAMPERS and visitors in areas north of Walhalla and nearby Aberfeldy have been told to evacuate the area as firefighters battle a blaze.
Remembering ‘Crackers’ Cramer
VETERAN firefighter Peter Cramer, who died while on deployment in Tasmania on Sunday, wanted to be there to assist with firefighting efforts, according to longtime colleague and friend Kevin Giblin.
Businesses buckle
LOCAL businesses buckling under the strain of continued trade following Macalister Constructions being placed into administration have told of their disappointment at being "lied to" for months.
Macalister’s ‘betrayal’
GIPPSLAND's business community is this week digesting the "carnage" caused by events leading to Macalister Construction being placed into administration on Friday, amid widespread claims of betrayal, lies and questionable trading practices.
Sam inspired by adversity
A TRARALGON resident living with a brittle bone disorder will run a hard-core 20 kilometre obstacle course this Sunday, despite conceding it is a "stupid idea".
Time travel fans
FANS of the long-running science fiction series Doctor Who may have recognised the doctor's iconic time travel device on the front lawn of a house in Northern Avenue, Newborough.
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