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Push to protect South Gippsland's farmland
South Gippsland Shire Council has voted unanimously to take a motion to the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) calling for a coordinated state government strategy to protect agricultural land.
"Not one storm away from insolvency": Council moves millions into reserves as asset challenge looms
South Gippsland Shire Councillors voted unanimously to carry forward $4.8 million in unspent funds and restructure its financial reserves at last week’s council meeting.
Prom Coast businesses want lasting benefits from renewable energy boom
Prom Coast businesses are calling for investment in housing, roads and local industry to keep pace with the potentially enormous changes expected from Gippsland’s renewable energy transition.
More V/Line buses for Gippsland from 23 August
South Gippsland commuters are getting a boost to their public transport options, with eleven additional V/Line coach services per week on the Yarram and Leongatha to Melbourne route commencing Saturday 23 August.
Bird flu reaches the Prom Coast
H5 bird flu has been confirmed in South Gippsland, with a positive case in a Greater Crested Tern recorded on 15 August at Hourigan’s Camp Lane, Sandy Point, and several other sick and dead birds reported to the authorities at the Spit at Sandy Point, as well as a Black Swan at Shallow Inlet.
Fresh wombat tragedy follows charges over alleged deliberate killings
Just days after three South Gippsland men were charged over the alleged deliberate killing of wombats, a local wildlife rescuer has renewed calls for drivers to take greater care after rescuing two joeys from their dead mothers on the Prom Coast.
Community urged to stand up for local post offices
South Gippsland's postmasters and residents are hoping a Senate inquiry will finally put an end to fears for the future of Australia's regional post offices, after concerns that proposals to strip back services could have devastating consequences for small towns.