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Fish Creek Quarry silica disclosure raises questions over public safety and consultation
The recent disclosure that gravel supplied by Fish Creek Quarries contains up to 66 per cent crystalline silica has raised fresh questions about public safety, customer notification and the proposed expansion of quarrying operations near the town.
State election candidates face the community
Five of the six candidates for the state seat of Gippsland South took part in a candidate’s forum hosted by the Gippsland Times in Sale on 29 October, with cost of living, the future of regional industry, healthcare access and renewable energy emerging as the dominant themes of the evening.
Fish Creek to get b-ball hoop in hopeful resolution to parking saga
South Gippsland Shire Council and the Fish Creek community are hopeful that a positive resolution on the future of the town’s old tennis courts has finally been reached, with a basketball hoop, half-court line marking to be installed on one court this summer.
O’Brien pledges new Foster fire station if Coalition elected
Foster’s long-running campaign for a new CFA fire station has received a boost, with Gippsland South Nationals MP Danny O’Brien again promising a new facility if the Coalition wins November’s Victorian election.
Port Franklin seawall to be replaced under $7.2 million grant
Port Franklin will receive 237 metres of replacement seawall along the Franklin River, protecting the town’s foreshore and key public infrastructure from the combined threats of erosion, storm surge and rising sea levels.
“We are regional people living in our communities, just as Helen was”: Our female politicians speak out on intimidation
The horrifying attack on independent Federal MP Helen Haines cast a shadow over the South Gippsland Shire Council chamber on Wednesday 21 October. The community has been reeling, and politicians from across the spectrum have noted that hate-filled speech and threats of violence are increasing.
Mystery roadside cameras
Relax, South Gippsland. Big Brother isn't watching, facial recognition isn't tracking your movements and, as far as we can establish, New Zealand isn't preparing an amphibious landing on the Prom Coast.