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2 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Andy Park |Jarrod Whittaker
A lunch of Beef Wellington, allegedly laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms, is at the heart of a triple murder trial which began in Morwell, Victoria today. Erin Patterson has pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder over the fatal 2023 gathering, in which three of the accused's relations died.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Jarrod Whittaker
Gippsland South MP Danny O'Brien is the new Victorian Nationals leader. He follows in the footsteps of his Gippsland South predecessor Peter Ryan. Mr O'Brien says cost of living will be a focus of his leadership. Danny O'Brien was never desperate for a political career, taking up a cadetship with his local paper after finishing high school.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Jarrod Whittaker
At first glance, there's nothing especially remarkable about Clement the pig. The four-year-old Wessex saddleback is a bit over a metre long and has a red-and-white coat, which makes him look a bit like a Sydney Swans mascot, that has started to go grey with age. But his owner, South Gippsland farmer Trevor Mack, jokes Clement has a unique talent. On January 8, Mr Mack put Clement's abilities to the test during a live radio interview with ABC Gippsland's Breakfast program.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Jarrod Whittaker |Danielle Pope
It wasn't until their children had grown up and moved out that David and Rose became foster parents. The couple had considered it while their children were growing up and finally decided to get involved once they found themselves with an empty house and three spare bedrooms. "We're in the lucky position that we live near the beach, so it's a great place for children to come and have a little holiday," Rose said.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Philippe Perez |Jarrod Whittaker
In short: Jeremy Adlam has advanced cancer, chronic kidney failure and lives with an intellectual disability, which means he is not fully aware of his health status. He lives with his mother and faced challenges when seeking palliative care in regional Victoria. What's next? Experts are calling for more support following a report that found demand for palliative care will double by 2050.
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Apr 28, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Jarrod Whittaker
Police are searching for a woman who disappeared in East Gippsland while travelling to Melbourne. Point Cook woman Samantha was travelling along the Princes Highway when her Kia Sportage broke down about 8:15am on Friday. Police have not publicly released her surname. Investigators believe a passer-by stopped to help the 33-year-old who has not been seen since. Samantha's family is concerned for her welfare as she has a medical condition and her disappearance is out of character.
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Mar 12, 2024 | 
paperadvance.com | Jarrod Whittaker
Details 12 March 2024 International News Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode One of the Australia's largest paper and packaging companies has told workers it plans to cut 220 jobs across its Australian and New Zealand businesses. Opal is the local subsidiary of Japanese paper giant Nippon and runs a paper production mill at Maryvale in Victoria's Latrobe Valley. Read more... Source: ABC (Australia) Legal Notice: Paper Advance is not...
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
refresh.news | Jarrod Whittaker
One of Australia’s largest paper and packaging manufacturers announces a plan to cut hundreds of jobs at its Australian and New Zealand businesses. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Jarrod Whittaker
In short: Opal has told staff it plans to cut 220 jobs across its business. The company says the cessation of white paper production in in the Latrobe Valley contributed to the decision. What's next? The Electrical Trades Union is calling for clarity about where the company plans to sack workers. One of the Australia's largest paper and packaging companies has told workers it plans to cut 220 jobs across its Australian and New Zealand businesses.
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Jarrod Whittaker |Natasha Schapova
One of Victoria's three remaining coal-fired power stations is out of action, causing wholesale power prices to soar. All four units at AGL's Loy Yang A power station in the Latrobe Valley shut down just after 2pm. The company says it is investigating the cause and will provide an update in the next hour. When fully operational, Loy Yang A has a maximum capacity of 2,200 megawatts. Victorian wholesale power prices increased to $16,600 per megawatt hour.
