EES process for GCM sands mine
THE state Planning Minister has confirmed an environmental effects statement (EES) will be undertaken for the proposed Fingerboards mineral sands mine.
According to mine proponent...
Game review: Mario Tennis Fever serves up an impressive content package
Miss the Australian Open? Mario Tennis Fever may scratch that itch, depending on how realistic you like your tennis. You might be looking for...
Council aspires to eventually sell scorched old Sale police station to commercial developers
Wellington Shire Council at last Tuesday’s ordinary meeting shared their response to the fire at the old Sale police station by declaring a desire...
Gippsland homes a median value of $538,000
Median value of a home in Australia has hit a new record of just over $880,000 in January 2026, with the Gippsland region a...
Inquiry into 2026 fires
Victorians affected by the 2026 summer fires can share their lived experiences as part of a new parliamentary inquiry.
The Legislative Council Environment and Planning...
Gippsland Critical Minerals mine water needs being assessed
QUESTIONS have asked about where the proposed Fingerboards mineral sands mine will source water.
Mine proponent Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) has submitted an environment effects...
Suspect arrested in relation to fire at old police station
Emergency services contained a major fire last Thursday evening at the abandoned former Sale police station on York St near Lake Guthridge, with police...
VicGrid extends consultation on renewable energy zones
VicGrid has extended the consultation on draft renewable energy zones until Sunday, March 15.
Consultation began in November last year and was due to close...
Scrutiny into death at Fulham Correctional Centre
FULHAM Correctional Centre came under scrutiny after the facility experienced a death in custody last year.
Jake McGregor, an 18-year-old offender from Wodonga, was found...
Wellington Shire ambulance response times increase
The latest Ambulance Victoria (AV) performance report showed a slight increase in response times in Wellington Shire.
From October to December last year, Wellington Shire...
Review: MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM – Powerful PC handheld
There’s a ton of competition in the handheld gaming space for gamers to bring their digital libraries on the go. PC handhelds such as...
Oil and gas inquiry in Gippsland
The state Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee last week held a public hearing in Leongatha as part of its inquiry into the decommissioning...
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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...
