Remembering Korean War Vets
IN the pre-dawn hours of June 25, 1950, the North Korean Army launched a massive offensive across the 38th Parallel into South Korea.
The North...
Maffra intersection & Yarram traffic petitions received: Council Beat
Maffra Intersection Petition Received
FOLLOWING a meeting between Wellington Shire Council officers and those in the Maffra community, a petition containing 133 signatures was presented...
Loch Sport pleads for services
LOCH Sport residents are calling for more services and infrastructure in the town to provide better access to healthcare, childcare, education and jobs.
The call...
New kids safety campaign targets farming
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Making our Farms Safer Project (MOFS) is aiming to boost public awareness and highlight the on-farm risks for children...
Night Babe recognised for small business heroics
Local Sale small business Night Babe, founded by Elle James, was nominated by Australia Post Sale Business Centre, and selected as one of Australia...
New Aussies
Twenty three Wellington Shire residents became Australian citizens this month.
Wellington Shire Council holds Citizenship Ceremonies every three months. In January, 63 local residents from...
Olivia’s death a tragic reminder of farm safety
DURING this year’s National Farm Safety Week, it is important that locals remember little Olivia Grace Stevens and the legacy she left behind.
“Bye mum,...
Introducing Nakunbalook Environmental & Cultural Centre
WELLINGTON Shire Council and Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) have announced the naming of a new environmental and cultural centre - Nakunbalook.
The...
Trial project on improving quality of patient discharge in Gippsland
A NEW project in Gippsland will ultimately make a patient's discharge from hospital to their doctor for ongoing care a seamless process.
The project is...
Maffra man charged with murder: Police Beat July 19
Murder charge
POLICE have charged a 53-year-old Maffra man with murder following the death of another man in Sale.
The charges follow the discovery of a...
Pandemic payments reinstated, claims open today
THE Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment has been reinstated, following a National Cabinet meeting on Saturday.
The claims reopened this morning.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly...
Albert, The Greyhound Who Loves To Run
EAST Gippsland award-winning journalist Kylie Miller visited Rosedale Library on Friday, July 8, to launch her new children’s book, Albert, The Greyhound Who Loves...
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GVC temporarily closing for much needed repairs
THE Gippsland Vehicle Collection (GVC) in Maffra will be temporarily closing at the end of January to replace its asbestos roof. It will reopen...
