Proposal for Longford’s Abels and Boyle Rds to be sealed
Wellington Shire Council has moved a step closer to declaring a special charge scheme to upgrade unsealed roads in Longford.
Five Star expanding
The expansion of the Five Star rooms in Sale will ensure more local people aged under 65 with a disability can live independently, with support.
The deaths of Burrunan dolphins investigated
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is working with partner agencies to determine the cause of the recent deaths of several of the Gippsland Lakes Burrunan dolphins.
Drinking in the spring rain
The rains of spring have certainly been welcomed by farmers, but local waterways are enjoying the flush of fresh water too.
Rules eased again
Restrictions for hospitality, social gatherings and face masks were among those eased on Sunday night, after the Premier announced a suite of new rules - which also included the all-important number of people allowed over on Christmas day.
Mask rules to be relaxed tonight
Requirements for wearing masks will be relaxed in Victoria from midnight tonight.
Bush block ‘fire risk’
A Heyfield resident who lives opposite a bushy 40 hectare allotment owned by Gippsland Water says concerns about the heavily vegetated land being a fire hazard are being ignored.
Water for Gunaikurnai Country
River water ownership will be made available to Traditional Owners for the first time in Victoria.
Gippsland holiday spots record strong bookings
Local caravan parks and campgrounds are fielding plenty of enquiries and experiencing strong bookings, particularly with Melburnians who are keen to head to Gippsland for long-anticipated holidays.
Keeping an eye on clearer education
State Schools Relief visited Araluen Primary School in Sale recently, delivering its Glasses for Kids program in an attempt to remove vision impairment from the classroom.
Sale outdoor pool opening delayed
The Aqua Energy outdoor pool in Sale won't open on Friday as planned because of a delay in upgrading the facility.
SES kept busy during storm
The State Emergency Service was kept busy during the wild windstorm which lashed the area overnight Sunday and on Monday.
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Eight farms pass effluent test
Environment Protection Authority inspections of 43 dairy farms across three Gippsland municipalities, including Wellington Shire, have found just eight of them passed the test...
