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Icelandic detention for Bandero
A vessel that began its Captain Paul Watson Foundation (CPWF) career from Corner Inlet last year remains at the centre of an international dispute over whaling in Iceland, with the latest development adding another hurdle to efforts to return the ship to service.
Have your say on heritage protection for Fish Creek and Toora
Residents of Fish Creek and Toora have once again been invited to help shape the future of their townships, with South Gippsland Shire Council seeking community feedback on draft heritage citations and planning policy developed as part of Stage 2 of the South Gippsland Heritage Precincts Project.
Holiday homes a target as winter brings coastal break-ins
Police say vacant holiday homes are proving an attractive target for thieves along the coast, with four burglaries and eight thefts reported between Venus Bay and Walkerville since the start of April.
Victoria's offshore wind auction opens
Australia's first offshore wind auction is finally live, with the Victorian Government opening its Request for Proposal process for the first two gigawatts of offshore wind capacity.
One Nation's energy policy sparks local jobs concern
One Nation's announcement that it would cancel offshore wind development across Australia (including in Gippsland's Bass Strait wind zone) if elected at November's Victorian state election has drawn sharp criticism from industry, community and energy experts.
Fish Creek takes its sewage problem to Council
Every Fish Creek resident knows the whiff of manky water that haunts the town in the warmer months only too well. It’s a problem that has been going on for decades, with locals agitating and advocating for a proper wastewater system for just as long.
Toora rallies behind the Royal Standard
Toora business owners and residents are rallying to reopen the Royal Standard Hotel. T