End in sight for Gippsland Line upgrade
The Gippsland Line Upgrade is set to finally be completed this year after a number of delays and cost blow-outs, but local commuters will...
Eight farms pass effluent test
Environment Protection Authority inspections of 43 dairy farms across three Gippsland municipalities, including Wellington Shire, have found just eight of them passed the test...
VicGrid releases draft 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan
VicGrid, the government body responsible for planning and developing the state’s renewable energy zones, has today released the Draft 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan for...
Tools for thriving in tough times
Farmers and service providers in the Maffra region have been invited to a unique workshop designed to support both the wellbeing of individuals and...
New emergency services tax on ratepayers passed through state parliament
The state government's Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) has passed through parliament after a deal with crossbench upper house MPs.
Replacing the Fire Services...
State government announces drought support, Wellington farmers miss out
The state government says it is continuing to back farmers impacted by drought and dry conditions, with expanded support to deliver on-farm infrastructure grants...
Further Stratford plan consultations
THE community has been invited to participate in a second round of consultation for Wellington Shire Council's Stratford Structure Plan.
Following the first sessions held...
Climate change hypothetical at Bond Street
The Bond Street Event Centre will be staging a thought-provoking event which will explore one of the most pressing challenges of our time -...
New exhibitions at Briag
The works of two Briagolong Art Gallery members will be on display in exhibitions which open at the gallery this weekend.
The exhibitions promise a...
Funding for First Nations housing in Victoria announced
Hundreds of new social homes will soon be built for First Nations Victorians as part of the state government's investment into housing across the...
Children and family centre on hold
Wellington Shire Council has confirmed its applications for state and federal government funding for the proposed Sale Integrated Centre for Children and Families have...
Council restructure to cut costs
As Wellington Shire Council released its 2025-26 draft budget for public comment last week, mayor Scott Rossetti highlighted key financial challenges facing local governments,...
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Welcoming baby Vincent Peter
Jefery and Alicia Dummelow of Sale welcomed a baby boy, Vincent Peter.
Vincent was born in Sale Hospital at 4.49pm on August 3, 2026. His...
