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The State Government launching new push to tackle Domestic Violence

A new working group has been formed following the high-profile deaths of three women in Ballarat. 

The State Government launching new push to tackle Domestic Violence

A new working group has been formed following the high-profile deaths of three women in Ballarat. 

02:07

18 Apr 24

Police appealing for information over man last seen in Warragul

Mark was seen in Warragul at the end of March

Police appealing for information over man last seen in Warragul

Mark was seen in Warragul at the end of March

02:07

18 Apr 24

Victoria's TAFE Teachers commit to industrial action

That's as a pay and conditions dispute with the State Government and TAFE continues

Victoria's TAFE Teachers commit to industrial action

That's as a pay and conditions dispute with the State Government and TAFE continues

02:07

17 Apr 24

Victoria's Regional Building Industry in crisis we're being warned

The Regional Chamber Alliance calling for Government intervention

Victoria's Regional Building Industry in crisis we're being warned

The Regional Chamber Alliance calling for Government intervention

02:08

17 Apr 24

Latrobe City rates up 2.75% in latest Budget draft

They're now seeking feedback on their plans for the region

Latrobe City rates up 2.75% in latest Budget draft

They're now seeking feedback on their plans for the region

02:08

16 Apr 24

Victorian Duck Hunters Association hits back at protests

The Coalition Against Duck Shooting yesterday laid dead birds out at the Premier's office

Victorian Duck Hunters Association hits back at protests

The Coalition Against Duck Shooting yesterday laid dead birds out at the Premier's office

02:08

16 Apr 24

Protesters rally against Duck Hunting at the Premier's Office

They've reportedly left dead birds on her office doorstep

Protesters rally against Duck Hunting at the Premier's Office

They've reportedly left dead birds on her office doorstep

02:06

16 Apr 24

AFL Gippsland gets a new Region Council

They'll provide advice and recommendations in the region 

AFL Gippsland gets a new Region Council

They'll provide advice and recommendations in the region 

02:07

15 Apr 24

Trouble brewing in Victoria's Homelessness sector

Many frontline workers considering leaving the job

Trouble brewing in Victoria's Homelessness sector

Many frontline workers considering leaving the job

02:08

15 Apr 24

Gippsland Stars forced to push back their home debut

However they'll be returning to the region in Round 19

Gippsland Stars forced to push back their home debut

However they'll be returning to the region in Round 19

02:08

14 Apr 24

Police probe horror crash in Trafalgar

A driver and a child have both died

Police probe horror crash in Trafalgar

A driver and a child have both died

02:08

14 Apr 24

Police resources pulled from regional Vic for Melbourne protest

It's happening next week. 

Police resources pulled from regional Vic for Melbourne protest

It's happening next week. 

02:06

11 Apr 24

A woman and two horses killed in Taminick crash

Police believe the vehicle struck a branch. 

A woman and two horses killed in Taminick crash

Police believe the vehicle struck a branch. 

02:08

11 Apr 24

Rental prices continue to rise across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley

Unit rents have also spiked. 

Rental prices continue to rise across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley

Unit rents have also spiked. 

02:07

10 Apr 24

Gippsland and Goulburn Valley drivers risking hundreds of dollars with dangerous driving

New data has revealed the shocking details. 

Gippsland and Goulburn Valley drivers risking hundreds of dollars with dangerous driving

New data has revealed the shocking details. 

02:07

10 Apr 24

Overcrowding continues to plague V/Line services

There are calls for more frequent services. 

Overcrowding continues to plague V/Line services

There are calls for more frequent services. 

02:10

9 Apr 24

One year on since the regional fare cap was introduced

Spring street says regional Victorians have saved millions of dollars. 

One year on since the regional fare cap was introduced

Spring street says regional Victorians have saved millions of dollars. 

02:07

9 Apr 24

Local renters deal with dodgy landlords

VCOSS says more needs to be done. 

Local renters deal with dodgy landlords

VCOSS says more needs to be done. 

02:08

9 Apr 24

Victorian councils asked to assess playground mulch for asbestos

The ask comes from the EPA. 

Victorian councils asked to assess playground mulch for asbestos

The ask comes from the EPA. 

02:05

8 Apr 24

Rental pressure grows across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley

Renters are feeling the squeeze. 

Rental pressure grows across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley

Renters are feeling the squeeze. 

02:07

7 Apr 24

Housing approvals in Victoria not going to meet state and federal targets

Just over 51,000 have been approved over the last year

Housing approvals in Victoria not going to meet state and federal targets

Just over 51,000 have been approved over the last year

02:07

4 Apr 24

Gippsland's Health Services facing the funding knife

The Opposition's concerned merging local health services could impact rural communities

Gippsland's Health Services facing the funding knife

The Opposition's concerned merging local health services could impact rural communities

02:07

3 Apr 24

Gippsland House prices still yet to subside from their Pandemic boom

That's according to the latest PropTrack data

Gippsland House prices still yet to subside from their Pandemic boom

That's according to the latest PropTrack data

02:07

3 Apr 24

Police aren't too impressed with driver behaviour over Easter

Dozens of drivers were caught doing the wrong thing across the long weekend

Police aren't too impressed with driver behaviour over Easter

Dozens of drivers were caught doing the wrong thing across the long weekend

02:08

2 Apr 24

Will an Aviation Firefighter strike affect our region?

The Union fills us in

Will an Aviation Firefighter strike affect our region?

The Union fills us in

02:07

2 Apr 24

A Morwell man loses his life in Maryvale collision

He and his dog sadly perished in Friday night's collision

A Morwell man loses his life in Maryvale collision

He and his dog sadly perished in Friday night's collision

02:08

1 Apr 24

The Easter forecast locked in for Gippsland

The Bureau walks us through what to expect

The Easter forecast locked in for Gippsland

The Bureau walks us through what to expect

02:08

27 Mar 24

Police targeting Drugs & Alcohol this Long Weekend

They'll be out in force as part of Operation Nexus

Police targeting Drugs & Alcohol this Long Weekend

They'll be out in force as part of Operation Nexus

02:07

27 Mar 24

The Gippsland Jobs Expo gets underway today

Around 40 businesses are registered to attend

The Gippsland Jobs Expo gets underway today

Around 40 businesses are registered to attend

02:07

26 Mar 24

Erin Patterson to reportedly face court a week early

A special mention's been set for April 22 

Erin Patterson to reportedly face court a week early

A special mention's been set for April 22 

02:08

26 Mar 24

The Opposition hits out over Latrobe Regional Health allegations

Concerns have surfaced over allegedly preventable deaths

The Opposition hits out over Latrobe Regional Health allegations

Concerns have surfaced over allegedly preventable deaths

02:08

25 Mar 24

Calls for the State Government to fund RSV jabs

That's after Queensland and NSW announced they'd help provide free vaccinations for babies

Calls for the State Government to fund RSV jabs

That's after Queensland and NSW announced they'd help provide free vaccinations for babies

02:07

25 Mar 24

Grand Finalists crowned as the Cricket season comes to a close

Some big results in the weekend's local deciders

Grand Finalists crowned as the Cricket season comes to a close

Some big results in the weekend's local deciders

02:08

24 Mar 24

Investigations continue into fatal crash in Ripplebrook

A female driver sadly died on Friday night while her passenger was taken to hospital 

Investigations continue into fatal crash in Ripplebrook

A female driver sadly died on Friday night while her passenger was taken to hospital 

02:08

24 Mar 24

Leongatha lunch cook sent to an isolated unit for protection

There are fears for her safety. 

Leongatha lunch cook sent to an isolated unit for protection

There are fears for her safety. 

02:07

21 Mar 24

Regional Cities Victoria wants a quarter of the state's federal funding

Chair Shane Sali says its only fair. 

Regional Cities Victoria wants a quarter of the state's federal funding

Chair Shane Sali says its only fair. 

02:07

21 Mar 24

Commonwealth Games back in the spotlight amid accusations of cost exaggerations

The State Government's accused of exaggerating the cost of staging the 2026 event

Commonwealth Games back in the spotlight amid accusations of cost exaggerations

The State Government's accused of exaggerating the cost of staging the 2026 event

02:07

20 Mar 24

A Traralgon man facing aggravated burglary charges

He'll appear in court in May over Monday's alleged incidents

A Traralgon man facing aggravated burglary charges

He'll appear in court in May over Monday's alleged incidents

02:07

20 Mar 24

VCOSS says draft energy price drops don't go far enough

The Essential Services Commission announced yesterday residential customers could see 6% cut from their power bills

VCOSS says draft energy price drops don't go far enough

The Essential Services Commission announced yesterday residential customers could see 6% cut from their power bills

02:08

19 Mar 24

The latest round of V/Line strikes averted

The RTBU calling off its nine hour strike action planned for Friday

The latest round of V/Line strikes averted

The RTBU calling off its nine hour strike action planned for Friday

02:08

19 Mar 24

Victoria's Default Power Offer set to drop

The Essential Services Commission's looking to drop the residential default offer by 6%

Victoria's Default Power Offer set to drop

The Essential Services Commission's looking to drop the residential default offer by 6%

02:08

18 Mar 24

More Sports Infrastructure investment coming Gippsland's way

The Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium for example will see some major funding

More Sports Infrastructure investment coming Gippsland's way

The Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium for example will see some major funding

02:07

18 Mar 24

Police charge a 43-year-old man over Glengarry collision

A cyclist died after being taken to hospital following the incident

Police charge a 43-year-old man over Glengarry collision

A cyclist died after being taken to hospital following the incident

02:08

18 Mar 24

Gippsland's own Zane Duursma bags two goals in AFL debut

A big game for the Power product, despite North Melbourne going down to GWS

Gippsland's own Zane Duursma bags two goals in AFL debut

A big game for the Power product, despite North Melbourne going down to GWS

02:08

17 Mar 24

The CFA receives a much-needed technical boost

New radios will help their communications, particularly with other agencies during emergencies. 

The CFA receives a much-needed technical boost

New radios will help their communications, particularly with other agencies during emergencies. 

02:08

17 Mar 24

Confidence on the up among Gippsland Farmers

That's according to the latest Rabobank survey

Confidence on the up among Gippsland Farmers

That's according to the latest Rabobank survey

02:08

14 Mar 24

Rental Vacancy Rates in Gippsland remain stubbornly low

The latest PropTrack data showing it's nowhere near a healthy rate

Rental Vacancy Rates in Gippsland remain stubbornly low

The latest PropTrack data showing it's nowhere near a healthy rate

02:07

14 Mar 24

Victorian campers not following the rules

Multiple fines and warnings were issued over the recent long weekend.

Victorian campers not following the rules

Multiple fines and warnings were issued over the recent long weekend.

02:07

14 Mar 24

VicForests to reportedly dissolve by June

The revelation came during a Supreme Court hearing yesterday.

VicForests to reportedly dissolve by June

The revelation came during a Supreme Court hearing yesterday.

02:08

14 Mar 24

TAFE teachers to vote on strike action

The ballot will happen next week, amid an ongoing pay dispute.

TAFE teachers to vote on strike action

The ballot will happen next week, amid an ongoing pay dispute.

02:07

13 Mar 24

Gippsland and Goulburn Valley students sit down for NAPLAN testing

This year, the results will be released earlier. 

Gippsland and Goulburn Valley students sit down for NAPLAN testing

This year, the results will be released earlier. 

02:06

12 Mar 24

The Nats are in regional Victoria, sharing concerns about the new vehicle efficiency standard scheme

David Littleproud says we aren't ready for it. 

The Nats are in regional Victoria, sharing concerns about the new vehicle efficiency standard scheme

David Littleproud says we aren't ready for it. 

02:08

12 Mar 24

New data reveals pandemic changes to Gippsland's housing market

CoreLogic released the information. 

New data reveals pandemic changes to Gippsland's housing market

CoreLogic released the information. 

02:10

11 Mar 24

Temperatures to cool tomorrow morning

The mercury should drop. 

Temperatures to cool tomorrow morning

The mercury should drop. 

02:09

10 Mar 24

Hot conditions continue across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley

It should ease up tomorrow. 

Hot conditions continue across Gippsland and the Goulburn Valley

It should ease up tomorrow. 

02:09

10 Mar 24

Temperatures soar as Gippslanders are warned to keep cool

Some severe heatwave conditions forecast around the region 

Temperatures soar as Gippslanders are warned to keep cool

Some severe heatwave conditions forecast around the region 

02:08

7 Mar 24

Fresh water safety calls amid growing drowning toll

The heat this long weekend sure to get plenty out to local beaches and waterways 

Fresh water safety calls amid growing drowning toll

The heat this long weekend sure to get plenty out to local beaches and waterways 

02:08

6 Mar 24

Campaign launched to boost Cervical Cancer screening rates in Gippsland

More than 60% of eligible people in the Latrobe Valley are up to date with screenings, but there are calls for more people to come forward.

Campaign launched to boost Cervical Cancer screening rates in Gippsland

More than 60% of eligible people in the Latrobe Valley are up to date with screenings, but there are calls for more people to come forward.

02:07

6 Mar 24

Rental Vacancy rates still unsteady across Regional Victoria

The latest Doman report not painting a pretty picture for renters

Rental Vacancy rates still unsteady across Regional Victoria

The latest Doman report not painting a pretty picture for renters

02:07

5 Mar 24

Gippsland teens charged following alleged aggravated burglary

The group were allegedly involved in an incident in Melbourne's South-East

Gippsland teens charged following alleged aggravated burglary

The group were allegedly involved in an incident in Melbourne's South-East

02:08

5 Mar 24

The heat's here to stay says the Bureau of Meteorology

Temperatures are set to rise across Regional Victoria over the next few days. 

The heat's here to stay says the Bureau of Meteorology

Temperatures are set to rise across Regional Victoria over the next few days. 

02:08

4 Mar 24

Calls for the Mirboo North CFA Station to receive upgrade funding

That's what the Nationals are keen to see in May's State Budget

Calls for the Mirboo North CFA Station to receive upgrade funding

That's what the Nationals are keen to see in May's State Budget

02:07

4 Mar 24

Charges laid over alleged Morwell stabbing incident

Two men were allegedly stabbed on Friday night

Charges laid over alleged Morwell stabbing incident

Two men were allegedly stabbed on Friday night

02:08

3 Mar 24

Fire danger set to continue for Gippsland warn the CFA

That's as long as we go without decent rain

Fire danger set to continue for Gippsland warn the CFA

That's as long as we go without decent rain

02:08

3 Mar 24

Korumburra-Inverloch Road closed after fatal collision

A driver's sadly died after a car left the road this morning

Korumburra-Inverloch Road closed after fatal collision

A driver's sadly died after a car left the road this morning

02:08

1 Mar 24

Bad news if you're looking to enter Gippsland's housing market

Some interesting findings in the latest PropTrack data...

Bad news if you're looking to enter Gippsland's housing market

Some interesting findings in the latest PropTrack data...

02:07

29 Feb 24

What's in store for Gippsland this Autumn? The BOM reveals all

Their forecast for the coming months has been released

What's in store for Gippsland this Autumn? The BOM reveals all

Their forecast for the coming months has been released

02:08

29 Feb 24

Autumn might be on our doorstep, but there's still fresh warnings to swim safe

Life Saving Victoria with the latest safety advice

Autumn might be on our doorstep, but there's still fresh warnings to swim safe

Life Saving Victoria with the latest safety advice

02:07

28 Feb 24

Calls for more resources amid spike in fire danger

One Emergency Services worker saying fire crews are worn out 

Calls for more resources amid spike in fire danger

One Emergency Services worker saying fire crews are worn out 

02:07

28 Feb 24

Don't leave Kids or Pets in the car on hot days like this, warn Authorities

They say it can be much hotter inside a car than outside

Don't leave Kids or Pets in the car on hot days like this, warn Authorities

They say it can be much hotter inside a car than outside

02:08

27 Feb 24

Gippsland Fire Crews on standby today

Much of Gippsland will see Moderate danger, though the Far West is under a Total Fire Ban

Gippsland Fire Crews on standby today

Much of Gippsland will see Moderate danger, though the Far West is under a Total Fire Ban

02:08

27 Feb 24

Fire Danger to spike across Gippsland once again tomorrow

It's the third week in a row of extreme conditions 

Fire Danger to spike across Gippsland once again tomorrow

It's the third week in a row of extreme conditions 

02:08

26 Feb 24

Latrobe City responds to the Coalition's Nuclear plans

The Federal Opposition is reportedly keen to set up Nuclear sites in the Latrobe Valley

Latrobe City responds to the Coalition's Nuclear plans

The Federal Opposition is reportedly keen to set up Nuclear sites in the Latrobe Valley

02:07

26 Feb 24

Dozens of Blood and Plasma donors needed around Gippsland

Red Cross Lifeblood putting the call out for some desperately needed donations

Dozens of Blood and Plasma donors needed around Gippsland

Red Cross Lifeblood putting the call out for some desperately needed donations

02:08

26 Feb 24

The Coalition reportedly considers nuclear reactors for the Latrobe Valley

That's amid concerns over Victoria's energy security

The Coalition reportedly considers nuclear reactors for the Latrobe Valley

That's amid concerns over Victoria's energy security

02:08

25 Feb 24

More power bill pain on the way?

New reports indicate your wallet could be hit by expanding power infrastructure 

More power bill pain on the way?

New reports indicate your wallet could be hit by expanding power infrastructure 

02:07

25 Feb 24

Concern grows over growing number of home burglaries and car thefts

Neighbourhood Watch Victoria with tips on how to deter would-be offenders 

Concern grows over growing number of home burglaries and car thefts

Neighbourhood Watch Victoria with tips on how to deter would-be offenders 

02:07

22 Feb 24

Another Friday, another round of V/Line strikes

Workers again walked off the job this morning around Regional Victoria

Another Friday, another round of V/Line strikes

Workers again walked off the job this morning around Regional Victoria

02:07

22 Feb 24

64-year-old Warragul man dies after collision in Loch

A 74-year-old woman's also been airlifted to hospital

64-year-old Warragul man dies after collision in Loch

A 74-year-old woman's also been airlifted to hospital

02:07

21 Feb 24

Fire Danger spiking around Gippsland today

Total Fire Bans in place for the region's West, including Phillip Island and around Wonthaggi

Fire Danger spiking around Gippsland today

Total Fire Bans in place for the region's West, including Phillip Island and around Wonthaggi

02:08

21 Feb 24

Commuters fed up with V/Line disruptions

The Public Transport Users Association says the ongoing action must be resolved. 

Commuters fed up with V/Line disruptions

The Public Transport Users Association says the ongoing action must be resolved. 

02:07

20 Feb 24

Gippsland community bands together for storm cleanup

Recovery efforts continue. 

Gippsland community bands together for storm cleanup

Recovery efforts continue. 

02:08

20 Feb 24

Calls for inquiry into the State's energy transmission network

The Coalition would like to see an investigation following last week's blackouts. 

Calls for inquiry into the State's energy transmission network

The Coalition would like to see an investigation following last week's blackouts. 

02:08

19 Feb 24

Mushroom lunch survivor Ian Wilkinson speaks at Korumburra Church Service

He lost his Wife Heather and Brother and Sister-in-law Don and Gail Patterson in last year's alleged poisoning

Mushroom lunch survivor Ian Wilkinson speaks at Korumburra Church Service

He lost his Wife Heather and Brother and Sister-in-law Don and Gail Patterson in last year's alleged poisoning

02:08

18 Feb 24

Gippsland Commuters once again being affected by V/Line strikes

Trains are yet again at a standstill this morning

Gippsland Commuters once again being affected by V/Line strikes

Trains are yet again at a standstill this morning

02:07

18 Feb 24

Never fear Gippsland Swifties, you should get to the MCG on time tonight

We're being assured services will be unaffected by this morning's V/Line strike

Never fear Gippsland Swifties, you should get to the MCG on time tonight

We're being assured services will be unaffected by this morning's V/Line strike

02:08

15 Feb 24

Serious injuries after Longwarry crash overnight

A motorbike rider and a driver both taken to hospital after the Princes Highway collision

Serious injuries after Longwarry crash overnight

A motorbike rider and a driver both taken to hospital after the Princes Highway collision

02:08

15 Feb 24

Relief Payments now available for those affected by Tuesday's storms

They're available via your local Council

Relief Payments now available for those affected by Tuesday's storms

They're available via your local Council

02:08

14 Feb 24

Crews still working to restore power in many areas

More than 100,000 Victorians are still without power after Tuesday's storms

Crews still working to restore power in many areas

More than 100,000 Victorians are still without power after Tuesday's storms

02:07

14 Feb 24

A man left with serious injuries after Phillip Island GP Circuit crash

He was airlifted to hospital in Melbourne

A man left with serious injuries after Phillip Island GP Circuit crash

He was airlifted to hospital in Melbourne

02:07

13 Feb 24

Regional Victoria lashed by fire and severe storms

More than 100 fires were sparked across Victoria yesterday

Regional Victoria lashed by fire and severe storms

More than 100 fires were sparked across Victoria yesterday

02:07

13 Feb 24

Fire Crews tackle blaze on Mt Baw Baw Tourist Road amid treacherous weather

Download the VicEmergency App for the latest updates

Fire Crews tackle blaze on Mt Baw Baw Tourist Road amid treacherous weather

Download the VicEmergency App for the latest updates

02:07

13 Feb 24

Treacherous weather as the Fire Danger rating jumps in Gippsland

Parts of West Gippsland are under a Total Fire Ban today

Treacherous weather as the Fire Danger rating jumps in Gippsland

Parts of West Gippsland are under a Total Fire Ban today

02:08

12 Feb 24

Fire Crews on standby ahead of deteriorating conditions

Fire bans are in place in parts of the state

Fire Crews on standby ahead of deteriorating conditions

Fire bans are in place in parts of the state

02:08

12 Feb 24

Police investigating following raids across Gippsland

Two Morwell men to face court in May

Police investigating following raids across Gippsland

Two Morwell men to face court in May

02:08

11 Feb 24

Gippsland V/Line Commuters in for delays today

Workers have once again walked off the job this morning

Gippsland V/Line Commuters in for delays today

Workers have once again walked off the job this morning

02:08

11 Feb 24

Gippsland hit by its second Earthquake in a week

The quake near Leongatha was felt hundreds of kilometres away

Gippsland hit by its second Earthquake in a week

The quake near Leongatha was felt hundreds of kilometres away

02:07

8 Feb 24

4.3 Magnitude Earthquake rattles Gippsland awake this morning

A Magnitude 4.3 quake was recorded near Leongatha 

4.3 Magnitude Earthquake rattles Gippsland awake this morning

A Magnitude 4.3 quake was recorded near Leongatha 

02:07

8 Feb 24

Could your rental be failing basic legal standards?

There are calls for rental laws to be beefed up after many homes in Victoria didn't meet legal standards

Could your rental be failing basic legal standards?

There are calls for rental laws to be beefed up after many homes in Victoria didn't meet legal standards

02:08

7 Feb 24

VACCHO calls for change over latest Closing the Gap findings

They say Indigenous Groups need more control

VACCHO calls for change over latest Closing the Gap findings

They say Indigenous Groups need more control

02:08

7 Feb 24

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