NAIDOC Week a chance to help heal Country
THIS week is NAIDOC Week — an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to come together, connect to culture and Country, and...
GERF has already helped out to the tune of more than $300,000
GIPPSLAND Emergency Relief Fund has so far raised more than $343,700 in its current appeal, and $307,00 has already been distributed to 125 families...
Starting the conversation
NEXT weekend, Gippsland Women’s Football Competition action includes Boisdale-Briagolong facing off against Moe-Newborough in a special Black Dog Round.
The round will be held in...
Eagles netballers are set to soar on new courts
NEW netball courts, lighting and refurbished change rooms will be provided at Maffra Football-Netball Club, thanks to $435,000 from Wellington Shire Council, the club...
Upgrade planned for Heyfield RSL
HEYFIELD RSL, which recently marked its centenary, will receive $19,000 for upgrades to its hall under the Veterans Capital Works Grant Program.
The Veterans Capital...
Jenny’s helping to shine a light on scleroderma
Fourteen years ago, when in her late 30s, Sale woman Jenny Banwell received some unexpected news that turned her life upside down.
Out of the...
Second chance deb ball
Students who missed out on their debutante ball because of COVID are being given a second chance to enjoy the experience thanks to a...
Joey rescued from rising floodwaters in Pearsondale
DOZENS of heart-warming tales of rescue, heroism and acts of kindness have come out of last week's floods, including a touching story of an...
Budget money for works around Wellington Shire
WELLINGTON Shire Council adopted its 2021-22 budget on Tuesday night.
As reported in Tuesday's Gippsland Times, written and verbal submissions resulted in minimal changes to...
Local entertainment industry is hurting badly because of restrictions
THE local entertainment industry is still in a state of upheaval and uncertainty, despite the state government easing social distancing restrictions.
Crippled by four lockdowns...
Sightseers are adding to stress of animals
A LOCAL wildlife carer is urging motorists to obey 'road closed' signs, saying motorists are adding to the stress of animals forced from their...
Our Wellington rental crisis
RENTING a home in Wellington Shire has never been harder, with rent rises and property shortages creating a ripple of despair for renters.
As revealed...
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Wellington Shire’s new mayor and deputy
The election of councillors Cindy Madeley and Liz Foat as Wellington Shire’s mayor and deputy mayor on Tuesday night marked a historic first for...
