Crime rises in Wellington
David Braithwaite
THE number of criminal incidents in Wellington Shire rose 4.2 per cent for the year to June 30, the latest crime statistics has...
Stratford’s new co-working space launched
Stefan Bradley
WITH the ceremonial ribbon cut, the community in and around Stratford can now take advantage of a brand new co-working space with reliable...
Investigation underway after fur seal euthanised
The Conservation Regulator is appealing for public assistance after a juvenile sub-Antarctic fur seal was found with critical injuries in suspicious circumstances on Lake...
Highlighting farmers’ mental health issues
Katrina Brandon
JUST a farmer, some people say.
They are the ones putting food on our tables. But, they are people who are spending multiple hours...
Storm recovery funding for Wellington
The federal and state governments have expanded support for communities impacted by August's severe storm events to Wellington Shire.
Wellington is one of nine local...
Works has begun on new McLoughlins Beach jetty
WORK has begun on building a new jetty at McLoughlins Beach.
Progress was welcomed by state Member for Gippsland South Danny O'Brien, who said the...
Police Beat: October 4 2024
Motor vehicle thefts up
WELLINGTON Police are sounding the alarm on an increase in theft from motor vehicles in the Maffra and Sale area on...
Ballot packs being sent out
Voters enrolled in Wellington Shire should check the mail for their ballot packs for this month's local council election.
Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel has encouraged...
Student pilot unscathed after Roulette incident
A STUDENT pilot has emerged unscathed from a runway accident at the RAAF Base East Sale on Thursday involving a crashed PC-21 plane.
The Department...
Partnering to protect and strengthen Rainbow Creek
Flowing through farmland in the floodplains between Cowwarr and Heyfield, Rainbow Creek is a short but significant waterway in the West Gippsland catchment.
For the...
Fair go for all: Iliopoulos
Christos Iliopoulos, a candidate for Wellington Shire Council, says he is committed to ensuring every resident has a fair go, especially when it comes...
Littleproud tours region
NATIONALS leader David Littleproud has claimed Gippsland farmers are bearing the brunt of federal government policies that are increasing costs, reducing productivity and undermining...
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Welcoming baby Vincent Peter
Jefery and Alicia Dummelow of Sale welcomed a baby boy, Vincent Peter.
Vincent was born in Sale Hospital at 4.49pm on August 3, 2026. His...
