Fatal crashes in Rosedale and Longwarry last Friday
Rosedale and Longwarry both saw fatal crashes within about 10 minutes of each other last Friday afternoon, March 8.
In Rosedale, it is believed a...
Soil educator Joel Williams to workshop in Gippsland
Mid-March marks the time renowned independent plant and soil educator, Joel Williams, will be in Gippsland over several days, traversing the region from Yarram...
Community working bee cleans up Seaspray
WELLINGTON Shire Coastal Ward Councillor, Marcus McKenzie, joined forces with Seaspray locals in February for a community clean-up of the town’s parks and gardens.
Cr...
Hundreds gather for Gippsland Grammar centennial celebration
IT was a celebration 100 years in the making and Gippsland Grammar’s community travelled from near and far to mark the centenary of Gippsland’s...
New surgeon starts at CGH
CENTRAL Gippsland Health (CGH) has welcomed its newest general surgeon, Dr Amanda Young.
Dr Young brings more than 20 years of experience and a range...
Employers fined more than $16 million for safety breaches
Stefan Bradley
VICTORIAN employers are reminded they face serious legal consequences if they put workers at risk, after WorkSafe completed 153 successful health and safety...
Ensuring Gippsland’s growth
ONE Gippsland has made a bid to boost the region's economic output, with a new federal pre-Budget submission prioritising emerging industries and improved connectivity.
With...
Getting ready for the Good Friday Appeal
AMBULANCE Victoria (AV) is backing a great cause once again, aiming to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal.
This year,...
Yarram duo Ally Row headline Boolarra Folk Festival
Katrina Brandon
‘LET’S get folky’ was this year’s theme for the Boolarra Folk Festival, headlined by Yarram duo Ally Row.
Joining the Yarram musos were Paul...
Jury out on farm blades of glory
IN a decisive stand against the controversial Gelliondale Wind Farm project, Coastal Ward Councillor, Gary Stephens declared his strong opposition during the third Wellington...
Council beat – March 5 2024
THE third Wellington Shire Council Ordinary Meeting for 2023 (Tuesday, march 5) was as impassioned as council meetings get in our shire, going for...
From Yarram footpath to walk-by gallery
Erika Allen
THE Gumboot Collective’s ethos shone brightly at the Yarram Chalk Art Festival last Saturday, February 24, where both local and international artists came...
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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...
