Home News Timber tussle: Council ‘not holding back’ Locals gathering in Heyfield on May 29 following the announcement of the native timber industry's shutdown. Photo: Wellington Shire Council News Timber tussle: Council ‘not holding back’ 12/07/2023 FacebookTwitterEmail Tom Parry TENSIONS are growing between the state government and Wellington Shire Council over the end of native timber harvesting. […] Let's Stay Connected There’s no better way to stay connected with your local community than with a digital subscription to the Gippsland Times. Please subscribe or login to access all content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password Latest News Big Switch, small changes to public transport, with printing errors being... 27/01/2026 Big Switch, big printing errors. And small changes. From February 1, there have been minor changes to bus and coach services in Sale, Loch Sport,... Recent bushfires highlight importance of planning 27/01/2026 Maffra houseboat restoration gaining online attention 27/01/2026 Total Fire Ban declared for entire state tomorrow 26/01/2026 Lions Club to host Aus Day event in Sale 24/01/2026