Contracts awarded for major projects
CONTRACTS have been awarded for two major local projects.
To allow time to complete the works by the desired dates, during a recent meeting Wellington...
‘Major works’ planned for Stratford-Maffra Rd
MAJOR works will upgrade safety and improve driving conditions on Stratford-Maffra Rd.
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said $1.476 million in federal government funding would be...
Maffra Show cancelled
THE Maffra Show has been cancelled for the second consecutive year.
The Maffra and District Agricultural Society committee announced this year's show, scheduled for October...
Brushing up on art skills
ANYONE with an interest in refining their artistic skills over a friendly cuppa and a chat is invited to a ”come and try” day...
Jetty ‘needs government funding’
STATE government funding is needed to replace the McLoughlins Beach Jetty before it is too late.
That's the view of Gippsland South MLA Danny O'Brien,...
More stress for our Year 12s
LOCAL Year 12 students say they are stressed by the constant disruptions COVID-19 is causing during their final school year.
This year's General Achievement Test...
Sale’s new pump station complete
CONSTRUCTION of the new outfall sewer pump station in Sale is complete, with the facility fully operational.
Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming said the...
Telstra’s payphone calls now free
WELLINGTON Shire residents and tourists will no longer have to carry change to make a phone call from one of the shire’s 37 public...
Permanent police presence for Loch Sport?
LOCH Sport is set to welcome a new, permanent police presence after community lobbying, population growth and concerns about crime.
It is believed a new...
Reminder to slow down for active wildlife this spring
WILDLIFE volunteers are urging Gippsland drivers to watch out and slow down for wildlife on roads as they become more mobile closer to spring.
Every...
People urged to clean up
CLEAN Up Australia is encouraging communities to help clean up their local environments, in a bid to reduce the environmental harm caused by littering.
The...
New look for Port Albert toilet block
WELLINGTON Shire Council is replacing the old toilet block at Port Albert's water tower, and inviting residents to vote for their preferred façade design.
Constructed...
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Esso Aust downgrades basin gas discovery
Esso Australia has scaled back initial claims of a major gas discovery in the Bass Strait, significantly reducing the estimated volume.
The company and its...
