Borders slowly begin to reopen to Victorians
The rest of Australia is cautiously reopening its borders to Victoria, as the state recorded its sixth consecutive day of no new COVID-19 cases or deaths on Thursday - a feat that hasn't been achieved since February.
Three new councillors
Three new Wellington Shire councillors will be sworn in this month, with former mayor Darren McCubbin perhaps the most prominent councillor losing his position.
Cowwarr coffee war not just a storm in a teacup
A decision to allow two new coffee vans to operate almost side by side in Cowwarr has left all three businesses competing for customers in a town of less than 400 people.
Health service is searching for a new chief executive
After 12 years with Central Gippsland Health, chief executive Frank Evans will not be seeking reappointment when his current contract ends on June 30 next year.
Yarram bush poet releases book
Yarram's Malcolm May has published a collection of bush poems detailing his many experiences living in the High Country.
Deer control strategy
The state government has launched Victoria's first-ever deer management strategy, but some say it doesn't go far enough, and deer should be declared a pest species now and a comprehensive control plan implemented right across the state.
Little evidence of COVID in local sewage
Testing for coronavirus in wastewater systems in Moe and Traralgon has not detected any of the virus since the first week of September.
Former Exxon chair retires
Former chairman and lead country manager of ExxonMobil, Richard Owen, has elected to retire from the company after more than 37 years of service.
Valley electric vehicle plant at an impasse
The state government has refused to re-commit to the construction of an electric vehicle manufacturing facility promised for the Latrobe Valley.
Local pollies seek commitment on LVA
Gippsland's politicians have called on the state government to clearly outline whether the Latrobe Valley Authority has a future, and how the region will be assisted to transition and grow new jobs.
Last train to travel over Avon rail bridge soon
The last train will travel over the existing Avon River rail bridge in Stratford on Friday, November 27, as preparations are underway to complete the new rail bridge ahead of schedule.
Council election results should be known soon
Results of the Wellington Shire Council elections are likely to be known this week.
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