The heavens open
Many parts of Wellington Shire have already surpassed the rainfall totals for each of the past two years, with four months still left of 2020
Beach land acquisition
Wellington Shire Council has begun the process to compulsorily acquire the final pieces of flood-prone land along the 90 Mile Beach.
Yarram commemorates Vietnam Veterans Day
Yarram RSL sub branch's commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Day on Tuesday was a subdued affair.
Wellington Shire Council records a $19m surplus
Wellington Shire Council has recorded a $19 million surplus for the previous financial year, according to its interim 2019-20 report.
MP says state parliament must return to sittings
Gippsland South MLA Danny O'Brien says state parliament must be allowed to sit to ensure democracy continues to apply in Victoria.
Marking VP Day in Stratford
Stratford is a little more colourful than usual thanks to resident Susan Neeves, who has made 200 poppies out of recycled plastic bottle bases to line the RSL fence and form a display on the median strip outside.
Car impounded, and driver to face court
A driver will face court for a range of traffic-related offences, after being intercepted by police in Stratford on Sunday.
Two active COVID cases for Wellington (updated)
The Wellington municipal area now has two confirmed cases of COVID-19, ending an impressive run of no active cases in the shire for some weeks.
Investigation continues into Maffra firearms incident
Wellington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance as part of their ongoing investigation into a firearms incident in Maffra earlier this year.
Firewood scams burn unhappy customers
Gippsland residents are being warned to avoid cheap offers of firewood, following an alarming rise in complaints about customers not getting what they paid for, and illegal tree felling.
Grieving digitally during COVID-19
Massive changes forced on the funeral industry amid coronavirus restrictions have reshaped the way people grieve and challenged funeral companies to find ways to make each service a personalised and sympathetic affair.
Online learners test option is being ‘investigated’
Thousands of prospective learner drivers seeking to get their learners' permit could soon have good news.
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