Child safety overhaul to focus on strengthening working with children’s check
The state government has announced an overhaul of child safety measures in the wake of a Melbourne childcare worker being charged with dozens of...
Capturing Newry in colour
Loch Sport mural artist Simon White is capturing Wellington Shire’s history, industry, and people in bold, colourful murals.
His latest work, commissioned by the Farmers...
Homelessness Week event highlights growing housing crisis
More than 1500 origami houses were displayed during Homelessness Week (August 4 to 10), with the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) in Traralgon hosting...
New council plans setting the pace for next four years
Wellington Shire Council last week formally adopted its four key strategic documents.
The plans - the Council Plan 2025-29, Financial Plan, Asset Plan, and Municipal...
Council beat, August 19: Council adopts plans, financial report
Wellington Shire Council's last meeting of August was brief, as councillors smoothly adopted various plans related to finances, assets, and health.
Councillor Garry Stephens was...
Ausnet works this Saturday
AusNet has been working to improve the energy network and power reliability across Gippsland.
This month, AusNet will be undertaking planned works and network upgrades...
Rates notices with ESVF delivered
Victorian households and businesses have begun receiving council rates notices this month containing the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy.
This new tax...
Twenty years of saving the Thomson
West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) is celebrating 20 years of delivering water to keep the Thomson River alive, flowing and healthy.
After the devastation...
Support for Stratford business
The state government is supporting job creation and business development in former native timber industry communities with grants funded through the second round of...
AusNet apprenticeships
AusNet is supporting Victoria's energy future through a targeted investment in regional jobs, launching nine three-year distribution traineeships: six in regional Victoria and three...
Teaming up to help locals
TAFE Gippsland and WestVic Staffing Solutions have announced a strengthened partnership to support the Gippsland region by expanding connecting businesses, students and job seekers...
Have your say on work from home
As part of its plan to enshrine the right to work from home in law, the state government is encouraging Victorians to have their...
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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.
Through her powerful...
