Business boomtime for tourism
What’s good for farmers is proving good for local businesses too, with strong water levels at Lake Glenmaggie driving a seasonal tourism boost for...
WGCMA reflects on projects
From mountain headwaters to the Bass Strait coast and Gippsland Lakes, West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) said it adds to the catchment's balance...
Protect against mozzies following Loch Sport RRV detection
Two authorities have issued advice to travellers and residents heading to Wellington Shire’s coastal areas after routine mosquito trapping in Loch Sport detected Ross...
Speed limits lowered Maffra, Stratford
Two new speed limits have come into force on main roads in Maffra and Stratford ahead of the busy holiday period.
A further section of...
Sod turning for St Patrick’s development
A turning of the sod ceremony signalled the start of an exciting new chapter for St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Stratford, with a $6.4...
Survey support for mineral mining: GCM
The proponent behind the Fingerboard Mineral Sands Mine claims more than 83 per cent of East Gippslanders say that Australia should be more self-reliant...
Bulmers underpaid workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against an East Gippsland vegetable farm for allegedly underpaying 28 migrant workers more than $645,000.
Bulmer Farms...
Gippsland house prices follow upward trend
Victorian housing is currently among the most affordable in the country, despite the state's regional home prices reaching a new high last month.
Gippsland is...
Opening a new Traill in Stratford
A new low-density housing estate on the edge of Stratford is easing pressure on the town’s tight land supply, as council forecasts show there...
All is bright… Christmas displays
HEYFIELD
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Maffra-Sale Rd
Woondella Boulevard
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Franklin St
Polaris Drive
Krista Court
Mark Avenue
Brett Court
Peppercorn Close
Peck Place
Guthridge Parade
Ray St
Leahe Close
Ibis Avenue
Cloverdale Close
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Cash stolen from Maffra car wash
Quantum Car Wash in Maffra suffered a burglary last Wednesday morning, with cash stolen, police investigating and Christmas spirit soured.
It is alleged two unknown...
Crime up 20 per cent in Wellington
There has been an almost 20 per cent rise in the number of criminal incidents recorded across the Wellington Shire.
The latest crime statistics show...

















