Council wants ‘open conversation’ on funding
Wellington Shire Council (WSC) is calling on state and federal governments to review how local government is funded.
WSC this week released a public statement,...
Legacy Week an opportunity to pause and reflect
Legacy Week, being marked this week, is a time for Australians to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by our veterans and their...
VicGrid bill passes, with amendments
The state government's contentious energy transmission legislation has passed parliament, with the support of crossbench MPs from the Greens, Cannabis and Animal Justice parties.
The...
Firewood collection reopened for spring
VICTORIANS are now able to collect firewood for domestic use with collection areas reopened for spring.
Firewood collection is only allowed from state forests during...
Enrol now: swimming lessons save lives
Wellington Shire Council is encouraging residents to get their enrolments in for term four swimming lessons, as construction on the Aqua Energy Leisure Centre...
Traralgon stadium works underway
Major works have started at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS) in Traralgon, supported by the state government's Regional Sports Infrastructure Program.
Upgrades at...
Maffra Neighbourhood House awarded FRRR grant
Maffra Neighbourhood House has been awarded a grant from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR).
Nearly 100 remote, rural and regional communities across Australia...
Patterson awaits sentence as sole survivor offers forgiveness
Sole mushroom lunch survivor Ian Wilkinson has offered forgiveness to Erin Patterson.
The Korumburra pastor and sole survivor of the fatal July 2023 Leongatha lunch...
Plenty to acknowledge at September 2 council meeting
Wellington Shire Council (WSC) met briefly on Tuesday night, spending most of the 20 minutes on acknowledgements before councillor Geoff Wells announced he was...
Maffra Rotary changeover
Each year, Rotary clubs around the world conduct a changeover or handover ceremony in June or July.
The previous year's president hands over to a...
CGH chief executive Mark Dykgraaf resigns
The Central Gippsland Health (CGH) has begun searching for a new chief executive following the resignation of Mark Dykgraaf after four years in the...
St Thomas’ PS relocating to Sion site
Following years of talk, the relocation of St Thomas' Primary School, Sale, to the site of the historic Our Lady of Sion convent has...
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Depth and diversity at East Gippsland Art Gallery
Two new exhibitions, showcasing the depth and diversity of Gippsland’s creative talent, will open at the East Gippsland Art Gallery this Friday.
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