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A bill currently before parliament will decrease the number of commissioners from four to one.
It was once the state's "most inaccessible region, cut off to the north and west by mountains and dense rainforests”.
The genetically distinct Strzelecki stock make up about 0.3 percent of the species in Victoria and South Australia.
There were 7,520 people in Gippsland looking for social or low-income units in 2025.
A new federal government report lists the Glenaladale project as one of 49 around the country it considers key to acquiring rare earth minerals for manufacturing.
Artisan doughnuts, freshly baked bread and ambrosial flowers. Get your market fix and save money by supporting local businesses.
Plus: Gippsland Lakes reef restoration.
“A complex underwater habitat is great for marine biodiversity. It's the basis of the food chain.”
Keeping the kids entertained over the weekend can require some creative thinking and some hunting for affordable options.
From gospel singers to high energy bogan-funk, there’s heaps of shows to choose from.
From art festivals and agricultural shows to bowls championships and heritage car races, there's plenty to get up to this month.
GPS-guided cattle collars are now legal, but the RSPCA is worried about malfunctions and stress on animals.
Plus: Counting koala poop pays off.
"This is part of the fabric of our community. We’re not just financially invested here in the Bass Coast, we're emotionally invested."