Home News Betty’s belated birthday Betty (front middle) with seven of her children (from back left) Annie Ripper, Beth Ripper, Heather Phillipson, Gillie Ripper, Vicki Ripper, (front left) Trevor Ripper, and Don Ripper. News Betty’s belated birthday Erika Allen 05/02/2025 FacebookTwitterEmail Betty Ripper, Wellington’s first centenarian of 2025, marked her 100th birthday with a celebration in Heyfield on January 11, surrounded […] 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 Moe out-muscles Maffra, Sale beaten in Warragul: Gippsland League football 10/07/2025 Moe proved a class above, leaving Maffra with a 51-point victory to consolidate its hold on a top two spot on the Gippsland League... Yoorrook Justice Commission’s final report to pave a way forward 09/07/2025 Morwell East renews NGFNL bid 09/07/2025 Council welcoming feedback on plans 09/07/2025 Uber Eats now live in Sale 09/07/2025