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...
Accessibility options for V/Line
V/LINE has implemented an initiative for passengers with mobility aids to book an accessible space on long-distance reserved train services.
The scheme began on May...
Telstra to provide phones to disadvantaged, elderly or remote customers affected by 3G shutdown
TELSTRA has announced it will be providing around 12,000 of its most disadvantaged, elderly or remote customers across the country with a new handset,...
Dargo and Loch Sport two of the best stargazing locations in Gippsland
Ben McArthur
ACCORDING to the Destination Gippsland team, out of the 12 best stargazing locations in Gippsland, only two are located in the Wellington Shire,...
Sale Medical Centre Introduces In-Clinic IUD service
SALE Medical Centre has announced the introduction of in-clinic IUD (Intrauterine Device) insertion services, offering women in our community a low-cost and accessible alternative...
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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...
