A new era for Sion?
STUDENTS may again return to Sion, with a working party to examine the feasibility of moving Sale’s St Thomas’ Primary School to the Sion...
Gippsland councils look to prepare for food waste collection services
THE implementation of a food organics, garden organics (FOGO) service is scheduled to be in place across the state by 2030, as the state...
Loz’s trek raises money to help kids in trauma
STRATFORD resident and nurse Lauren Slayford has worked in a variety of healthcare roles, and has seen first hand the power that education, support...
Signs feature Middle of Everywhere branding
NEW town entry signs are being rolled out across Wellington Shire.
First up was Rosedale earlier last week, followed by Maffra, Stratford and Sale.
Since the...
Tickets on sale now for Archibald Prize tour
TICKETS are now on sale for the Archibald Prize 2021 at the Gippsland Art Gallery Sale.
The gallery is the sole Victorian host venue for...
Students stoked to return to class
THE have been celebrations in schools across Wellington Shire as school students went back to class on Wednesday, following the end of two weeks...
Young father dies after testicular cancer fight
A WELL-KNOWN former Heyfield resident has died aged 30 after a battle with testicular cancer, leaving behind his wife and two young children.
Brendan Nikolajew’s...
Heyfield Timber Festival returns
AFTER a 27-year hiatus, the Heyfield Timber Festival is set to return in 2021 to celebrate the small town’s proud history and the relevance...
Local Ted McKenzie and his service in Korea
EDWARD (‘Ted’) Thomas McKenzie (1928-2012) put his life on the line for his country, quite literally, when he enlisted to help defend from further...
A World War 2 veteran returns to Sale after a mere 78 years
NO. 32 Squadron celebrated the 32nd birthday of its re-formation on July 1 by honouring its last remaining World War 2 veteran.
Edward (Ted) McConchie,...
Maffra bus stop petition knocked back by council
WELLINGTON Shire Council has knocked back a request to remove five trees near a Maffra school bus stop.
However, council has agreed to grub two...
Mayor is urging people to follow health advice
WELLINGTON Shire mayor Garry Stephens is urging local people to be vigilant and to follow the latest COVID-19 health advice, for the sake of...
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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...
