Medal of the Order of Australia for former ExxonMobil executive
FORMER ExxonMobil Australia chief Richard Owen has been awarded an Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday honours list for...
Planning underway for $100m Fulham solar farm
GIPPSLAND'S role in the nation's transition to renewable energy continues to gather momentum, with planning underway for a $100 million solar farm in Hopkins...
Local entertainment industry is hurting badly because of restrictions
THE local entertainment industry is still in a state of upheaval and uncertainty, despite the state government easing social distancing restrictions.
Crippled by four lockdowns...
Wellington Shire Council is set to adopt its budget tonight
SUBMISSIONS received by Wellington Shire Council are unlikely to see major changes to its 2021-21 budget.
Council will formally adopt the budget during tonight's meeting.
Council...
Sightseers are adding to stress of animals
A LOCAL wildlife carer is urging motorists to obey 'road closed' signs, saying motorists are adding to the stress of animals forced from their...
Our Wellington rental crisis
RENTING a home in Wellington Shire has never been harder, with rent rises and property shortages creating a ripple of despair for renters.
As revealed...
Recovery underway, but more rain is coming
RECOVERY efforts are underway across Wellington Shire following last week's destructive weather, as authorities keep one eye on this week's forecast.
As predicted, an east...
Floods keep local police busy
LOCAL police have been kept busy during flooding in recent days, helping people stranded in vehicles in floodwater and rescuing three children founds swimming...
Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund launches appeal for flood victims
GIPPSLAND Emergency Relief Fund has launched an appeal for financial donations to provide flood-affected residents with immediate support.
GERF spokesperson Barry Whitehead announced the new...
Moderate flooding continues at the Port of Sale
MODERATE flooding continues along the Thomson River at Sale, while river levels are below the minor flood level at Wandocka.
In the 72 hours between...
South Gippsland Highway reopens between Sale and Longford
UPDATED 12/6/21, 2pm:
THE South Gippsland Highway has reopened between Sale and Longford.
The section of the highway reopened this morning after closing last night.
The highway,...
Major flood warning for the Thomson River
UPDATED 11/6/21, 2.15pm:
THE Thomson River may reach the major flood level in Sale as early as this afternoon.
Flooding along the Thomson River is likely...
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Looking back on the past year (2025)
December 2024:
A STORY that missed last year’s review, but deserves highlighting was the launch of Gippsland Jersey’s seventh Farming Conversations calendar championing mental health....
