Local East Gippslander, Catherine “Cath” Solomon has been included as one of fifteen inductees added to the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll.

Jetty Road Retreat in Nungurner has been awarded for its contribution to making Victoria’s tourism industry the envy of the nation. Today, Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing congratulated Stephen and Kim Kleinitz for taking out the Standard Accommodation Category at the prestigious 2015..

The Phillip Island and Bass Coast Visitor Information Centre has been awarded for its contribution to Victoria’s tourism industry. Today, Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing congratulated the team at the Phillip Island and Bass Coast Visitor Information Centre for taking out the Standard..

The Andrews Labor Government today unveiled Victoria’s Regional Statement, a new vision for our regions that will change the way government works with the Gippsland region. Premier Daniel Andrews today joined Minister for Regional Development, Jaala Pulford, and regional leaders from across the state at..

Planning for Drouin Secondary College is on track with the appointment of Pro Ark Architects to design the $289,000 planned upgrade to existing facilities.

The tabling of the Victoria Grants Commission’s annual report has revealed the damage inflicted by the Federal Coalition Government’s cuts to funding for local governments across Gippsland. Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing said the true impact of cuts to Financial Assistance Grants had..

Small business operators across Gippsland will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits the region in December. Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade, Philip Dalidakis said this year the Andrews Labor Government had doubled..

Jessica Woodward from Lakes Entrance has shone at the Victorian Government Community Sport and Recreation Awards at the MCG. Jessica took out the Young Volunteer of the Year award, beating a field of hundreds of applicants to take out the coveted award for outstanding contribution..

Victoria’s popular 5000 Poppies Project is touring Gippsland before it goes on show at one of the world’s most recognised flower and garden events.

Gippsland’s rich heritage was on show today, with the official opening of the Gippsland Heritage Walk taking place in Morwell. Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford said the new Walk was a valuable regional attraction celebrating Gippsland’s rich history. The new attraction is expected to..

Forty students and four teachers from across Gippsland have been selected to take part in the Victorian Government’s $13 million Victorian Young Leaders to China (VYLC) State-wide program designed to support students studying the Chinese language and culture. Four schools, each having 10 students and..

Wellington Hockey Club is in the running for the Community Sporting Club of the Year at next week’s Victorian Government Community Sport and Recreation Awards. Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing MP today congratulated the Wellington Hockey Club, which has been selected as a..

Two Gippsland principals Leanne Edwaeds and Anthony Rodaughan have been lauded at the 2015 Victorian Education Excellence Awards.

Local students have the opportunity to apply for a place on a trip to Vietnam and shine a spotlight on the war that helped shape Australia’s military history.

Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing, MP, today announced funding for East Gippsland Shire Council under the latest round of the Government’s Graffiti Prevention Grants Program.

An Andrews Labor Government grant of $12,016 will help fight graffiti vandalism and so increase community confidence and safety in Wonthaggi.

The Andrews Labor Government’s $10 million Community Shade Grants Program is now open. Local organisations can now apply for a grant to provide much needed shade in public areas.

Two Gippsland businesses featured in the winners list at the 2015 WorkSafe Awards held at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre.