Mardis Gras returns to Maffra
Mardi Gras, literally Fat Tuesday, comes from a long tradition since medieval times. It was a celebration, now known as Pancake Tuesday, for people...
New name for boat ramp park
The western side of the Port of Sale, where the last two Sale Music Festivals have been held, has officially been named.
The Anchorage Reserve...
Breakfast celebrates local women
This past Sunday, March 8, marked the 115th annual International Women's Day (IWD).
This year's theme was "Balance the Scales", an agenda that seeks to...
Stink over Rosedale broiler farm
Rosedale residents are concerned Wellington Shire Council could approve another nine sheds at a broiler farm cluster on Rosedale-Longford Rd.
A broiler farm is land...
Bunnings opens brand new Sale store
Bunnings officially opened the doors to its brand new Sale store on Saturday, boosting the retail and commercial offerings the hardware store offers.
Located on...
Identity of shipwreck off Gippland coast solved
A Victorian maritime mystery dating back almost 150 years has finally been solved, thanks partly to site investigations for Iberdrola Australia's proposed Aurora Green...
Police launch Operation Arid to target high-risk driving
Police are calling on drivers to take extra caution behind the wheel this month, as March continues to be the most dangerous period on...
Greg Lynn denied bail ahead of retrial
Accused High Country killer Greg Lynn will remain in custody after a judge denied his application for bail.
Supreme Court judge David Beach on Thursday...
Seaspray SLSC ramp completed
A NEW all-abilities access ramp has been completed at the Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club, improving accessibility for locals and visitors during the busy...
Plans for Glenmaggie ramp upgrade
LAKE Glenmaggie’s Caravan Park Ramp #2 is set to be upgraded in the coming years, with all planning work complete. But upcoming construction will...
Kilmany track at VCAT next week
AN objection to a proposed greyhound racing facility at Kilmany will proceed to its final hearing at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)...
Doco on Wellington Shire’s most infamous conman, John Friedrich
Was John Friedrich a con man, or a Robin Hood-type figure?
Arguably Australia’s most infamous fraud — and its roots in Wellington Shire — returned...

















