Proposed duck hunting regulations out for public scrutiny
A BIG hike in hunting licence fees and flexible duck-hunting hours are amongst the proposed future regulations for recreational hunting in Victoria - and...
Telstra upgrades lead to business disruptions in Sale
Stefan Bradley
TELSTRA works and disruptions in Sale are expected to continue until next Friday (July 12), which follows major shutdowns this week on Monday...
Designs unveiled for Sale’s new early years centre
WELLINGTON Shire Council has unveiled initial design drawings for the new Sale Integrated Centre for Children and Families, to be built at Gibsons Road,...
‘High risk’ roads in Wellington will be upgraded with new Black Spot funding
FOUR "known crash sites" in Gippsland, including two in the Wellington Shire, will undergo improvements through the federal government's Black Spot Program.
Recently, the government...
Humpback whale in Gippsland freed from entanglement
After a sighting near Loch Sport sparked a nearly week-long search, a humpback whale entangled in fishing lines was freed on Saturday afternoon off...
Stephen Hall to bring comedy show to Heyfield Hall
SHAUN Micallef’s Mad As Hell key cast member, Stephen Hall, is bringing a guaranteed night of laughs to Heyfield Hall with his show Letters...
Regional Arts Victoria offers insurance for Victorian arts
A NEW support program will be offered to creative organisations and businesses from July 16 this year. Regional Arts Victoria will be expanding its...
Council says they can meet state government’s 2051 housing target
WELLINGTON Shire Council and all other Victoria local government areas (LGAs) have been provided a draft housing target by the state government, which identifies...
The local charity making life better for foster kids commemorates 10 years
TEN years ago, Heather Baird started a charity out of her kitchen.
Its purpose is in its name – A Better Life for Foster Kids...
Protesting nuclear in Traralgon
Katrina Brandon
NO sooner had the Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton, announced the nuclear policy last week, about 15 people protested against the proposed plan in...
New process to tackle dodgy rentals
VICTORIANS who suspect properties available for rent are being falsely advertised or do not meet minimum standards can now alert Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)...
Rural Councils of Victoria tells federal government concerns about LGA funding pressures
WELLINGTON Shire Council supports concerns raised by Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) at a federal inquiry about the financial pressures facing rural councils and the...

















