In less than two short years, a thick undergrowth is emerging in East Gippsland bushland that was burnt during the Black Summer Bushfires. The indomitable resurgence of the undergrowth in the forests is cause for concern. The Howitt Society, whose members are made up of scientists, foresters, and experienced land and fire managers, fear once conditions dry out, the landscape will be ripe for...

The proposed Fingerboards Mineral Sands Mine at Glenaladale will not proceed. Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, said  the project would have unacceptable risks to the environment. Minister Wynne accepted the independent advisory committee recommendation that found the project would significantly impact local wildlife, vegetation, air quality, agriculture and horticulture. The assessment...

Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad have arrested a man as part of the investigation into missing campers, Russell Hill and Carol Clay. The 55-year-old Caroline Springs man was arrested at about 5.30pm yesterday and is currently being interviewed by police. Police have said the investigation into the matter remains ongoing and "further information will be released when operationally...

With the second anniversary of the Black Summer fires rapidly approaching, the Howitt Society has called for more to be done about minimizing the risk of another catastrophic bushfire outbreak. The Society, whose members are made up of scientists, foresters, and experienced land and fire managers, are calling on the State Government, and their associated agencies, to implement serious fuel...

Heavy rainfall across East Gippsland late last week resulted in 86 calls for assistance. Bairnsdale was heavily impacted with the Mitchell River bursting its banks and spilling over the Bullumwaal Road and cutting off access to Pound Swamp Hill Road. Bairnsdale received 98 millimetres of rain to 9am on Monday, while Glenaladale received the highest downpour in East Gippsland with 118mm reported...