CFA volunteer recognised for over 55 years of service
A CFA volunteer firefighter for more than 55 years, Kenneth (Ken) Stuart was awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the 2023 Australia...
Change is on the way at The Wedge
WELLINGTON Shire Council says the future of The Wedge Performing Arts Centre’s food and beverage offering is in safe hands, as they finalise an...
Rosedale Australia Day celebrations
ROSEDALE experienced one of many community-led events for Australia Day in the Wellington Shire, with dozens showing up to a free community breakfast at...
Gormandale comes together for Australia Day
GORMANDALE Mechanics Institute Hall experienced strong numbers celebrating Australia Day with their free breakfast for the public.
Tricia King, who is the Gormandale Mechanics Institute...
Ranford’s Family Butcher in Adelaide for 2023 Sausage King National Finals
PORK sausages from Sale were brought into Adelaide yesterday, as Ranford’s Family Butchers vie for the top prize in the 2023 Sausage King National...
Australia Day: festivities in Heyfield a hit
Heyfield residents’ admiration for community was unequivocally apparent at Thursday’s Australia Day celebrations; like a slap in the face or someone tipping a bucket...
Australia Day: Maffra honours local heroes
Tom Parry
MAFFRA’S Australia Day Celebrations took place at Victoria Park on Kent Street.
The event was well-attended, with the Maffra Municipal Band and bush poet...
Australia Day: a joint effort in Briagolong
Tom Parry
COMMUNITY was the focus of Briagolong’s Australia Day activities, with a free breakfast held in the Mechanics’ Institute Hall.
The low-key event was co-hosted...
Back to school for Wellington students
Zoe Askew
THE 2023 school year has arrived as quickly as the 2022 school year ended, with thousands of local students returning to the classroom...
Licola gives flood victims a holiday
FAMILIES affected by flooding in the state have been treated by the Victorian Lions Club to a free holiday as part of the Licola...
Meet the bats at a new display in Sale
A NEW display in Sale aims to educate people on a widely misunderstood species, the Grey-headed Flying Fox, which has again taken roost around...
Hundreds diving into new swimming careers
THOUSANDS of Victorian children will be safer around the water this summer thanks to a state government program creating hundreds of new swim teacher...
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Emergency markers up!
Wellington Shire, touted as the “Middle of Everywhere,” offers everything from surf beaches to mountain trails. But when adventure takes a wrong turn, getting...
