A re-elected Labor Government says it will give the Gippsland Lakes back to recreational anglers, phasing out commercial fishing to boost local tourism and create jobs by opting with a compulsory licence buyout.
Shortly after it was announced the Liberal Nationals Coalition would support a voluntary buyout, giving the 10 Gippsland Lakes commercial netting licence holders the option, the Labor...
East Gippsland Shire history was made on Tuesday night as Cr Natalie O’Connell took up the position as mayor for the upcoming 12 months in the mayoral election lottery.
Cr O’Connell - the youngest mayor elected in East Gippsland Shire history and also the first from the Omeo region - beat Cr Dick Ellis for the position after votes were split.
With Cr Ben Buckley currently on suspension and...
