New research finding 59% of us within 10km of bushland aren't prepared

They're preparing for any health emergencies or outbreaks of infection, ahead of the first docking this Sunday at Phillip Island. 

Gippsland Health Authorities preparing for Cruise Ship Season

It'll be a weekend of heat for some, and rain for others

BOM issues warning for wild winds in some areas

Concerns we don't have our bushfire survival plan in place

A Christmas Tree with baubles recognising every road trauma victim has been put up 

Police commemorate Gippsland's road trauma victims

There's a sting in the tail for Gippsland

Concerns about renewed river level rises this Weekend

Many kids not meeting standards in maths, science and reading

Concerning stats reflect our kids' school performance

Bass Coast Mayor Clare Le Serve says the show be a big boost to the community

Phillip Island to be in the spotlight when The Block comes to town

The PTUA's hoping the effects on Gippsland commuters can be avoided

Hopes of an agreement to avert V/Line strikes

But he still wants answers on why it was closed since February

Danny O'Brien pleased to see Bear Gully Campground reopen

Melina Bath saying it's anything but fair

The Nationals aren't too pleased over the Government's timber offer

It comes as the Opposition calls out Spring Street for ongoing industrial action

V/Line Services could be affected by strike action

Men's mental health in the spotlight after Movember wraps up 

Regional access to mental health treatment must be a priority says one researcher

It's been closed since February and says he's not getting answers from Spring Street. 

Danny O'Brien calls for answers over Bear Gully Campground

Flood situation eases in Gippsland

They say it could prove vital with a hot and dry summer ahead

Get that Bushfire Survival Plan ready says the CFA

Multiple warnings in place across Gippsland

Patchy rain adding to rising catchments say the Weather Bureau

Thomson River still under Watch & Act alert this morning

Rains begin to ease as the flood watch continues

Flood warnings in place across Gippsland

Initial Flood Watch for Gippsland

Following a similar one in West Gippsland last week

Police Operation in South Gippsland targeting illicit tobacco

They're training staff to help prevent it in the workplace and at home. 

Bass Coast Employers banding together to combat violence against women

Another Gippsland fatality

Police investigating San Remo E-bike death

How is this latest COVID wave faring locally?

At this rate it'd take seven thousand years to plant the 30 million tree target

The Government is well behind with it's Gippsland Plantations program

Morwell's Tew Jiath will play for the side he grew up supporting

Another three Gippslanders were selected by AFL clubs last night

The Gippsland boy now looking forward to doing battle with the big bro

Zane Duursma 'relieved' after being picked by the Kangaroos

A 28 year old left with critical injuries

Detectives are investigating a Moe shooting last night

Access to childcare, transport and education still holding us back

Fifty thousand more jobs would be filled if regional challenges were addressed

Gippslanders killed in multiple weekend smashes

The call comes from the National Farmers Federation on Agriculture Day 

A day to recognise our Local Farmers

Police allege he was driving a stolen vehicle before two collisions and a confrontation with members of the public. 

A man to face court after Yarragon incident yesterday

Police have released an 84 year old driver pending further enquiries

More details revealed after fatal Inverloch collision

They're asking people not to be complacent after some wetter summers

The CFA says Gippsland is at risk from this warmer weather

Fresh faces at the top across Baw Baw and Bass Coast Shires. 

A time of change for many Gippsland Councils

The incident believed to have occurred in a Reilly Street Car Park

Pedestrian dies in Inverloch collision

It follows a string of changes in other Councils in recent days

Baw Baw Shire hosting its Mayoral Election today

They'll be giving unsafe drivers a reminder of the toll road trauma can have with infringement notices.  

The TAC asking us to consider the real cost of unsafe driving

Public housing stock rises by nearly 400 since 2018

Housing stocks barely improve across Victoria

He'll now sit on the crossbench after losing preselection

Russell Broadbent calls it quits on the Libs

She's flagged cost of living and infrastructure among them. 

Mary Aldred lays out her priorities as new Monash candidate

Michael Whelan preparing to hand over the reins tomorrow 

Bass Coast Mayor wraps up his time in the top job

Mary Aldred now the Liberal candidate for 2025. 

Russell Broadbent loses Preselection for Monash

Korumburra Community Hub officially opens today

It's all happening at the Warragul Country Club.

Second day of the Gippsland Super 6 action underway

Rental vacancy rates plummet across Regional Victoria

Youngsters will be able to see a sculpture which shows just what's in a Vape. 

Baw Baw Shire focusing on vaping risks this month

Tragedy marred regional roads, while hundreds were caught doing the wrong thing.

Operation Furlong paints a troubling picture of driver behaviour

The telco still hard at work on the issue 

Optus outage affecting Gippsland

Police believe the fire on Saturday morning was suspicious

Fish Creek FNC raises more than $100,000 after clubrooms destroyed

Their passenger was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries

A driver killed after Grand Ridge branch fall

That's as multiple deposit centres open across Gippsland 

New Container Deposit Scheme lashed by the Opposition

The Bureau says this afternoon could prove interesting

Some stormy conditions possible for Regional areas

People will be able to go to safe spaces like a sobering up centre. 

Victoria's new public drunkenness laws now in effect

Dr Raymond Lewandowski says he's keen to support doctors across Regional Victoria. 

New Rural Doctors President has regional areas front of mind

A club GoFundMe has already raised more than $70,000

Police label Fish Creek clubroom fire suspicious

Erin Patterson has faced court on murder charges

Op Furlong to target drink drivers this weekend

Hit with three charges for murder, and five for attempted murder

Erin Patterson charged over suspected mushroom poisonings

The Premier says it'll reduce waste and increase recycling

Container deposit scheme kicks off across Victoria

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority will investigate

Education Minister apologises for Maths exam errors

Another life lost on local roads

Almost a month on, the Briagolong fire finally under control

It's been in the pipeline for nearly 20 years

Cowes new Cultural Centre has been officially opened

Several regional Victorian towns targeted

Police crackdown on groups growing illegal tobacco

Jacinta Allan has been in the role for one month.

Health remains high on the Premier's agenda

Says they were more costly than they were worth

A month into the job Premier Jacinta Allen stands by the CommGames call

Dairy farmers speak out on how industry strikes are affecting them

Some dairy factory strikes called off, others still possible

It's an easy, personalised way to get the message across

Bushfire risks assessed with free new app

Gipplanders - watch out for Buruli Ulcer

A local is set to be charged over the alleged incident

Drink driver leaves high-speed trail of destruction in Gippsland

Two practice sessions at the iconic circuit today 

Locals flocking to the Phillip Island MotoGP today

VicSport unhappy with former Premier Daniel Andrews' language at the time

Fresh criticisms over the Commonwealth Games cancellation

Almost half in the current fleet are over 15 years old

Firefighers calling for new Trucks ahead of Bushfire season

Industrial action enters its second day today

Reports of Milk panic buying amid Dairy Strikes

That's under new legislation being introduced on Spring Street

New laws could see much harsher penalties for strangulation

Factories across Regional Victoria set to be impacted

Dairy Workers begin strike action today

If not, they'll proceed with strike action tomorrow

Dairy Workers hoping a deal can be struck over pay and leave

A driver's died following a collision in Anderson

More tragedy on Gippsland roads overnight

They're concerned over wages and ensuring communities benefit from their work 

Dairy Workers set to strike this Wednesday

Local pollies are pledging to continue supporting Indigenous communities. 

How did the Referendum results stack up around Gippsland?

Round One was washed out following last week's downpour

Hopes the new look Cricket Latrobe Valley comp will get underway tomorrow

Polling places opening right across Regional Victoria

Still a chance to vote early ahead of the Voice Referendum

Questions over whether Erin Patterson signed a statement to Police have emerged

New developments in the suspected mushroom poisoning saga

That's after AirBNB lashed out at the 7.5% tax

Spring Street says its short stay levy won't hit traditional regional accommodation providers

Although it did rise slightly in September. 

Vacancy rate sits at lowest figure ever across Victoria

Rental Vacancy rates climb slightly across Regional Victoria

Though there are concerns about survivor burnout

The Evacuation response to last week's floods was adequate says one Researcher

Any witnesses should contact Crime Stoppers

Police investigating a fatal collision in Cardinia

More aircraft to be stationed in Victoria to tackle blazes

Regional Victoria could be safer with a boosted firefighting capability

It comes as the situation improves in the Goulburn Valley and Gippsland after last week's rain

One year since Victoria's devastating floods

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The latest on Regional Victoria's flooding situation

The Latrobe River still of concern this morning

The most up to date information can be found on the VicEmergency app or at emergency.vic.gov.au 

The latest on Gippsland's flooding situation

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