Council Beat – 19 September 2023
WELLINGTON Shire Council last met on Tuesday, September 19.
Key takeouts of the meeting are detailed below.
Council land to be surrendered
THE Department of Energy, Environment...
On the path to truth with Yoorrook Justice Commission
THE Law Institute of Victoria has welcomed the tabling of the report by the Yoorrook Justice Commission Report into Victoria's Child Protection and Criminal...
O’Brien and Stitt’s first-hand look at Loch Sport erosion
Stefan Bradley
Locals joined Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny O'Brien, and Minister of Environment Ingrid Stitt, in Loch Sport on Thursday September 7 to...
Ash forests on brink of ecosystem collapse
VICTORIA's Ash forests are on the brink of ecosystem collapse following a poor flowering season and repeated fire events, alerting the state's leading forest...
Sale Lifeline still needs volunteers
SOME wonderful people have responded to the first call a few weeks ago to help save the Lifeline Gippsland Op Shop in Sale from...
Early stop to snow season
Zaida Glibanovic
WARMER conditions have forced an early end to the snow season.
Mt Baw Baw closed its snow season on Sunday, September 3 after Alpine...
Cancer campaign launched
The free bowel screening test can save lives, but more Victorians need to participate, with data showing massive falls in participation.
Cancer Council Victoria is...
A new chapter in Council’s circular economy journey
WELLINGTON Shire Council has awarded a new 10-year contract to Cleanaway in Gippsland to collect general household waste and recycling, effective as of Monday,...
Feedback wanted for Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange
WELLINGTON Shire Council would like to receive feedback as part of a strategic review of the Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange (GRLE).
The GRLE has been...
‘The Crone’ at Briagolong Art Gallery
Briagolong Art Gallery has announced its new exhibition, The Crone, which began showing on September 16, ending October 22.
Four sprightly octogenarians have banded together...
Medical improvements at CGH
Central Gippsland Health's new medical director, Doctor Divyanshu 'Divy' Dua, is steadfast in improving Wellington Shire's major health and aged care service provider's capabilities.
Dr...
Supporting Victoria’s Pride
More than a dozen events and activities will celebrate Rainbow communities across the state during spring and summer as part of the Regional Activation...
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Boyd brings inspiring story to Sale
The Gippsland Grammar Foundation is inviting fathers and father figures to a morning of connection, inspiration and a hot breakfast - all while hearing...
