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New site and name for St Thomas’ PS

David Braithwaite FOLLOWING years of talk, the relocation of St Thomas' Primary School, Sale, to the site of the historic Our Lady of Sion convent...

St Thomas’ PS relocating to Sion site

Following years of talk, the relocation of St Thomas' Primary School, Sale, to the site of the historic Our Lady of Sion convent has...

Game review: Drag x Drive needs more meaningful content

Get ready for a whole new ballgame with Drag x Drive! Hold each Joy-Con 2 controller like a mouse for tight control of both...

Sale traffic crash

Police will prepare a report for the coroner following a fatal crash which occurred in Sale on Wednesday afternoon. It is understood a car crashed...

One Gippsland concerned for fishing amid offshore wind

The region's peak advocacy body, One Gippsland, has expressed "deep concern" about the possible impact of offshore wind on the region's fishing industry. One Gippsland...

Child safety overhaul to focus on strengthening working with children’s check

The state government has announced an overhaul of child safety measures in the wake of a Melbourne childcare worker being charged with dozens of...

Capturing Newry in colour

Loch Sport mural artist Simon White is capturing Wellington Shire’s history, industry, and people in bold, colourful murals. His latest work, commissioned by the Farmers...

Homelessness Week event highlights growing housing crisis

More than 1500 origami houses were displayed during Homelessness Week (August 4 to 10), with the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) in Traralgon hosting...

New council plans setting the pace for next four years

Wellington Shire Council last week formally adopted its four key strategic documents. The plans - the Council Plan 2025-29, Financial Plan, Asset Plan, and Municipal...

Council beat, August 19: Council adopts plans, financial report

Wellington Shire Council's last meeting of August was brief, as councillors smoothly adopted various plans related to finances, assets, and health. Councillor Garry Stephens was...

Parliamentary inquiry into oil, gas decommissioning

A STATE parliamentary committee is seeking public input as part of its inquiry into the decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure. The Legislative Council Environment...

Debate continues over Fingerboards mine

Opponents of the proposed Fingerboards Critical Sands Project have maintained their fear the Lindenow Valley's combination of horticultural and agricultural farming, the mighty Mitchell...

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Local businesses among region’s best

Tequa Plumbing and Civil in Sale won the region’s top business award at the 27th annual Gippsland Business Awards. The business was named Business of...