Kinder surprise: Council’s new registration service for kinder
WELLINGTON Shire Council is rolling out a new Kindergarten Central Registration Service to streamline the kindergarten registration process for parents and carers throughout the...
Chocolate Starfish brings Meatloaf tribute to Sale
Meat Loaf’s landmark 1977 debut record Bat Out of Hell is one of the best-selling albums in history. Australian rock band Chocolate Starfish have...
Federal funding to deliver recovery initiatives
THIRTY-FOUR projects will share in more than $288,000 in federal funding through the second round of the Strengthening Rural Communities - Rebuilding Regional Communities...
Leading public health organisations back AMA’s call for sugary drinks levy
The leading public health organisations engaged with Rethink Sugary Drink are standing in solidarity with the Australian Medical Association (AMA), who has renewed its...
Reminder to pool owners
VICTORIANS should make sure their swimming pool or spa is installed by a registered building practitioner and has a compliant safety fence, to avoid...
Reminder to be aware of fire risks by driving through dry grass: CFA
CFA has warned Victorians to avoid driving vehicles, farm machinery, mowers and motorbikes through dry grass in coming weeks, as conditions heat up and...
Funding to commemorate and support veterans
The state government is calling for organisations to apply for funding to commemorate the contributions of the veteran community or improve facilities where veterans...
New chairperson appointed
Cathy McGowan AO, has been appointed chairperson of the AgriFutures Australia Board and has already started in her new role.
The announcement of her appointment...
Council agrees: new funding is tough
SMALLER regional and rural councils are facing funding challenges, according to a review of national and international councils, with Wellington Shire acknowledging limited opportunities...
Walking for a great cause
This time last year, Callan Coleman said to himself, “I want to do something different”; he wanted to venture outside the limitations of his...
Hear from international expert on cattle
GIPPSLAND dairy farmers have the rare opportunity to hear from an internationally recognised leader in the field of calf and cattle welfare, when Professor...
Australia Day message from Darren Chester
Australia Day is the perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on what has made our nation successful, and reinvigorate some pride in our achievements,...
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Wellington Shire’s new mayor and deputy
The election of councillors Cindy Madeley and Liz Foat as Wellington Shire’s mayor and deputy mayor on Tuesday night marked a historic first for...
