Maffra Secondary College evacuated, no offence detected
STUDENTS and staff were evacuated from Maffra Secondary College on Wednesday afternoon as police conducted a safety check on school grounds.
In a statement provided...
Safe to eat meat: Cattle Council
Cattle Council of Australia is reassuring the public that it is perfectly safe to eat beef following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease.
Viral...
Planning to see pollination season given the green light
AGRICULTURE Victoria has taken steps to ensure this year's almond pollination season goes ahead, with permits to be issued to Victorian, Queensland and South...
Gippsland Business Awards 2022 Finalists
Sale and Maffra businesses have been named 2022 Gippsland Business Award finalists.
Sale companies Motel 24seven & Apartments, Summit Health and Performance, Elvas Hairdressing, Scarlet...
On and on it goes in Loch Sport
A petition has been launched in a bid to save the Loch Sport foreshore from erosion.
Residents, property owners, and visitors to the coastal town...
Pandemic report findings tabled
THE committee set-up to review restrictions under the pandemic orders tabled two reports last week, as part of its ongoing review of orders made...
Remembering Korean War Vets
IN the pre-dawn hours of June 25, 1950, the North Korean Army launched a massive offensive across the 38th Parallel into South Korea.
The North...
Maffra intersection & Yarram traffic petitions received: Council Beat
Maffra Intersection Petition Received
FOLLOWING a meeting between Wellington Shire Council officers and those in the Maffra community, a petition containing 133 signatures was presented...
Loch Sport pleads for services
LOCH Sport residents are calling for more services and infrastructure in the town to provide better access to healthcare, childcare, education and jobs.
The call...
New kids safety campaign targets farming
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Making our Farms Safer Project (MOFS) is aiming to boost public awareness and highlight the on-farm risks for children...
Night Babe recognised for small business heroics
Local Sale small business Night Babe, founded by Elle James, was nominated by Australia Post Sale Business Centre, and selected as one of Australia...
New Aussies
Twenty three Wellington Shire residents became Australian citizens this month.
Wellington Shire Council holds Citizenship Ceremonies every three months. In January, 63 local residents from...
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Sharing smarter teaching strategies
Workshops delivered by local teachers, for teachers, at the inaugural TeachMeet Gippsland explored how educators can help students become better learners while making the...
