Home News Timber tussle: Council ‘not holding back’ Locals gathering in Heyfield on May 29 following the announcement of the native timber industry's shutdown. Photo: Wellington Shire Council News Timber tussle: Council ‘not holding back’ 12/07/2023 FacebookXEmail Tom Parry TENSIONS are growing between the state government and Wellington Shire Council over the end of native timber harvesting. […] Let's Stay Connected There’s no better way to stay connected with your local community than with a digital subscription to the Gippsland Times. Please subscribe or login to access all content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password Latest News East Gippsland Winter Festival underway 24/06/2026 The East Gippsland Winter Festival has officially launched, and the opening weekend was described as an epic celebration of community spirit, natural wonders and... AusNet works along the coast 24/06/2026 Offshore clean-up means local jobs: report 24/06/2026 El Niño event declared 24/06/2026 Celebrating Peter Craighead’s legacy of leadership in health 24/06/2026