Keep cairns, says MHR
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester and federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt believe removing memorials and statues of early colonial figures would only divide Australians at a time when it is critical to stay united.
Timber industry demise blame game continues
Political debate over the native timber industry continues, as ministerial comments made last week sparked another dispute over who or what is to blame for the demise of the industry.
Botched barrier job
A damning audit on VicRoads' road safety barrier installations has found the roll out of flexible barriers won't reduce serious casualty crashes as claimed, and has left roads dangerously narrow in places.
Barrier report confirms motorists’ popular opinion
The public response to a report that found VicRoads did not adequately consult with community when implementing its contentious safety barriers program, and may have overstated costratio claims to justify it, has been swift and strong.
Major projects underway
Capital works projects across Wellington Shire are continuing despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Driver lucky to be alive
A driver is lucky to be alive after ploughing into a tree near Cowwarr just before 6am Friday morning.
Collision in Bundalaguah
Emergency crews attended a two-car collision in Bundalaguah on Friday afternoon.
Restrictions re-tightened
Victoria's state of emergency will be extended, social distancing restrictions have been re-tightened and people must continue to work from home if they can until July 31, as the state’s COVID-19 case numbers hit the highest they have been in two months.
Duo arrested after Traralgon home invasion
Detectives from Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit are investigating following a home invasion in Traralgon on Thursday evening which left a woman with serious injuries.
Motorcyclist dies in Traralgon collision
A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Traralgon on Thursday.
New food bank
A new food bank will open in Sale on Tuesday.
Land shortage examined, Port of Sale plan established
Addressing the shortage of residential land available to buy, and a master plan for the Port of Sale, will be Wellington Shire Council's strategic land use priorities for the coming financial year.
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Next two Gippsland Times issues a day early
The Gippsland Times will be published a day earlier the next two weeks.
Issues will hit the newsstands on Tuesday, December 23, and Tuesday, December...
