Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
A HEALTHY lifestyle group, designed to teach people about maintaining healthy eating habits, regular exercise and a balanced lifestyle, is starting at Central Gippsland...
‘Backroads’ heads to the 90 Mile Beach
Woodside, Seaspray, Lakes Entrance and surf lifesaving culture enjoyed a major showcase in the latest episode of Backroads, aired on the ABC last Tuesday....
Esso ordered to address issues in Bass Strait
David Braithwaite
The regulator overseeing the offshore oil and methane gas industry in Australia says there is, or may be, a "significant threat to the...
Offshore gas storage legislation
The state government has introduced legislation into parliament which will allow offshore gas storage projects in Victorian waters.
If the laws are passed, the Golden...
Pair arrested over Yarram death
Homicide Squad detectives arrested two men as part of their investigation into the death of a man in Yarram in January.
The men, aged 39...
Police bid for better pay, conditions
David Braithwaite
LOCAL police will still be out on the roads over the long weekend as part of a state-wide operation, despite ongoing industrial action.
Yesterday,...
Council partners in energy conference
Wellington Shire Council partnered with the recent Gippsland New Energy Conference.
The third year the council has supported the event, reinforcing what it claimed was...
Esso to progress CCS project
David Braithwaite
ESSO Australia won't need to complete an environmental effects statement for the onshore component of its carbon storage project off the Wellington coast.
State...
Council set for new look
Stefan Bradley
THE ballot lines have officially been drawn for the Wellington Shire Council elections, with 16 candidates putting their name forward across the three...
Local National MPs rail against service changes
The latest decision of the state government regarding Gippsland rail services has seen a reduction in customer comfort and service, according to local MPs.
The...
Bridge strengthening works underway on Myrtlebank-Fulham Rd
BRIDGE strengthening works on Myrtlebank-Fulham Rd began last month as part of the alternative truck route around Sale, following a number of delays.
The planning...
Creating better homes for fish in Lower Avon river
West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority has completed a project on the lower Avon River to understand resident fish populations, create more habitat for them...
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Protect against mozzies following Loch Sport RRV detection
Two authorities have issued advice to travellers and residents heading to Wellington Shire’s coastal areas after routine mosquito trapping in Loch Sport detected Ross...
