New investors in local solar farm projects
THERE has been a major step forward for two local solar farm projects, with major investors coming on board to deliver projects in Perry...
Local Ted McKenzie and his service in Korea
EDWARD (‘Ted’) Thomas McKenzie (1928-2012) put his life on the line for his country, quite literally, when he enlisted to help defend from further...
A World War 2 veteran returns to Sale after a mere 78 years
NO. 32 Squadron celebrated the 32nd birthday of its re-formation on July 1 by honouring its last remaining World War 2 veteran.
Edward (Ted) McConchie,...
Maffra bus stop petition knocked back by council
WELLINGTON Shire Council has knocked back a request to remove five trees near a Maffra school bus stop.
However, council has agreed to grub two...
Lockdown nears end
WHILE we might soon escape lockdown 5.0, it seems Victorians may be living under tight restrictions for some time yet.
At the time the Gippsland...
Fines issued following gathering of protesters in Heyfield
POLICE are continuing their enquiries to track down people who attended a lockdown protest in Heyfield last Sunday, July 18.
About 20 lockdown protesters gathered...
Mayor is urging people to follow health advice
WELLINGTON Shire mayor Garry Stephens is urging local people to be vigilant and to follow the latest COVID-19 health advice, for the sake of...
Six new investors for Victoria’s plantations
SIX potential investors are in the state government’s $110 million program to invest in new plantations in Victoria, according to senior government executive Nathan...
Pet meat recall expanded
MAFFRA Knackery has expanded its recall of products to include all pet meat produced during a period when dogs became ill with liver disease.
PrimeSafe...
Sale’s Opal Aged Care in lockdown
OPAL Aged Care in Sale is in lockdown as a precautionary measure after one of its staff members tested positive to COVID-19 while in...
Timberline is an exposure site
NEWS that a Heyfield store and petrol station has been classed as a tier two exposure site has sent a ripple of fear through...
Roadblocks set up to check travellers
OFFICERS were checking vehicles in Stratford on Wednesday afternoon, as part of the effort to stop movement during lockdown.
Police have set up random checkpoints...
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GLaWAC celebrates culture and country during NAIDOC Week in Stratford
MORE than 1500 people from across Gippsland attended GLaWAC’s annual NAIDOC Family Day in Stratford last Thursday, with First Nations community, their families, and...
