Call for pre-election reform to upper house voting
The state parliamentary Electoral Matters Committee, which inquired into Victoria's upper house electoral system, following its earlier recommendation to eliminate group voting tickets and...
Water levels strong for the year ahead
In its annual water outlook, Gippsland Water confirmed its urban water storage levels across the service area remain secure.
Acting managing director Chris Wood said...
Keep your pets safe this New Year’s Eve
The RSPCA is encouraging pet owners to keep their pets safe ahead of the New Year's Eve celebrations.
Events across the state featuring fireworks and...
Rural assistance commissioner reappointed
The state government has reappointed Peter Tuohey as rural assistance commissioner to continue his work supporting rural and regional communities.
Mr Tuohey provides advice and...
Dairy code operates as intended
Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) has welcomed a report from the federal government's agriculture department, finding – for the second time – that the Dairy...
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...
Speed limits lowered Maffra, Stratford
Two new speed limits have come into force on main roads in Maffra and Stratford ahead of the busy holiday period.
A further section of...
Cash stolen from Maffra car wash
Quantum Car Wash in Maffra suffered a burglary last Wednesday morning, with cash stolen, police investigating and Christmas spirit soured.
It is alleged two unknown...
Crime up 20 per cent in Wellington
There has been an almost 20 per cent rise in the number of criminal incidents recorded across the Wellington Shire.
The latest crime statistics show...
Yarram Secondary College celebrates talents
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester joined the Yarram Secondary College community to celebrate student achievements at the school’s 2025 awards presentation.
Mr Chester attended...
Better rural connections
Let’s get connected!
On Tuesday, December 9, Rural Fibre Co (RFC) brought faster speeds and celebrations to the Hazelwood North Community Hall.
Launching its first network...
Changes wanted to Yarram bus services: survey
The state government received more than 1200 survey responses through the Engage Victoria platform as part of consultation for increasing services to the Leongatha/Yarram...
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Local businesses invited to explore new work opportunities
Wellington Shire Council is calling on local businesses of all sizes and sectors to explore new work opportunities by learning how their existing skills...
