New waterfront camping laws will go ahead, but just how is yet to be...
THE state government has confirmed it still plans to allow camping on waterfronts licensed to farmers for grazing, but said details were still being...
Rubeena’s beauty routine
JUST like anyone in midlife, the Rubeena is not immune to the ageing affects of weather, time and hard work.
So as part of a...
Generous offer to a family needing a hand
THE family of a former local resident handed a terminal cancer diagnosis has been given a selfless helping hand by a Wiggle.
Former Heyfield resident...
Winter a good time to desex pets, ahead of spring litters
WITH an influx of unwanted cats and dogs into shelters during spring, a local veterinarian says winter is the ideal time to desex pets.
Maffra...
A ‘balloon ban’ is now in force to protect wildlife
THE symbolism associated with allowing balloons to drift into the heavens is no longer allowed, with a ban on the release of helium balloons...
‘Booth’, ‘Mallett’, ‘Djambies’: The shire’s newest place names
THE late Denis Booth will be honoured with a street to be named after him.
The name 'Booth' will be added to Wellington Shire Council's...
Plenty of NAIDOC fun at Ramahyuck
PLENTY of people got in the spirit of NAIDOC Week on Wednesday, turning out in droves for Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation’s family fun day....
Traffic lights for busy intersection in Sale
WELLINGTON Shire Council will enter into a memorandum of understanding with the state Department of Transport to deliver upgrades along York St, Sale, including...
Swan death prompts calls for signs on the Loch Sport causeway
THE death of a black swan on the Stockyard Hill Causeway at Loch Sport has horrified local residents, who are calling for signs warning...
Workers from Vanuatu getting a helping hand
AGRICULTURAL workers from Vanuatu are getting a helping hand to navigate the often confusing rights, obligations and entitlements that come with being seasonal workers.
Seasonal...
Seeking support for safe harbour at Loch Sport
LOCH Sport business and tourism advocates hope a new, privately-funded beach webcam will add momentum to a long-standing push for a safe harbour in...
Special Stratford girl taking part in Ride for Autism fundraiser
STRATFORD couple Kirstin and Steve have met a few hurdles in their parenting challenges, but are clearing the jumps in the best way they...
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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...
