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Study finds relatively unknown koala population Wellington’s south

A FIVE-year study of two forest areas in Wellington Shire's south has found a relatively unknown population of Strzelecki koalas. Strzelecki koalas are Victoria's and...

Opinion: Intervention not needed to reduce tree density

There has been much global discussion about the best ways to manage Earth's forests in an era of climate change and more frequent bushfires. Some...

Old police station to be demolished

The former Sale police station is expected to be demolished in coming weeks after the major fire on February 12, with discussions underway for...

Bid to extend payment system to offshore wind

Wellington Shire Council (WSC) is pushing for offshore wind farm developers to help cover the cost of the local infrastructure and services their projects...

Brand new Gippsland Lakes Boat Show to begin in Paynesville this week

The Gippsland Lakes region is set to welcome a major new boating event, with the inaugural Gippsland Lakes Boat Show arriving in Paynesville this...

Dolly Forever to celebrate music, heart and sparkle at The Wedge

Dolly Forever - a celebration of music, heart, and a touch of sparkle - will be performed at The Wedge, Sale, on Saturday, March...

Former pub rocker takes on Rocky Horror

JOSH Hill only ever wanted to perform in two musicals – and in Josh will perform as ‘sweet transvestite’ Dr Frank-N-Furter, the role made...

Greg Lynn seeking bail ahead of retrial

Greg Lynn has applied for bail ahead of his retrail for the murder of camper Carol Clay. Mr Lynn, 59, was accused of murdering Ms...

Darren Chester back in Shadow Cabinet role

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has retained his veterans' affairs portfolio in the shadow ministry. New federal opposition leader Angus Taylor revealed his new...

Virtual fencing system approved

The state government has approved the first virtual fencing system in Victoria. Agriculture Minister Ros Spence announced the Halter’s P5 electronic collar system is the...

Field day to launch initiative in Newry next month

A NEW national resilient dairy initiative led by national non-profit Soils for Life will kick off on Wednesday, March 11, at a field day...

Bird ran over in Maffra in alleged act of cruelty

A CORELLA is dead, with a local resident claiming it was due to youths riding e-bikes. The Gippsland Times was told three youths were riding...

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Local businesses invited to explore new work opportunities

Wellington Shire Council is calling on local businesses of all sizes and sectors to explore new work opportunities by learning how their existing skills...