Vying for budget money
Wellington Shire Council is considering 14 written submissions and six verbal submissions before adopting its 2020-21 budget.
Art auction cheque for fire victims
Fire-affected farmers and east Gippsland communities will receive a further helping hand, after the arts community rallied together to raise money for Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.
State is ‘unhinged’ over highway response
A delay in the completion of Princes Highway duplication works has turned into a running blame game for politicians on both sides of the fence, with the federal Nationals and the state Labor party at a stalemate over who is responsible.
Illegal fishing and cockle collection over long weekend
McLoughlins Beach was awash with visitors during the Queens Birthday long weekend, but not all were there just to enjoy a walk along the 90 Mile Beach.
Licence testing will resume from Monday
There's good news for young drivers looking to get their learner and probationary licences - the state government announced learner permit and licence testing, including drive tests, will progressively resume from Monday.
Stop dumping at op shops
Voluteers at Wellington Food Relief Op Shop have again been left disappointed after a large amount of rubbish was dumped in the shop's carpark recently.
The dog aids my homework
Man's best friend proved to be a godsend in keeping schoolchildren company during self-isolation, by helping the daily grind become a little more bearable.
Car bursts into flames on highway
Occupants in a vehicle had a lucky escape on Monday after the SUV they were travelling in caught fire.
Gippsland Times reopens doors to the public
The Gippsland Times office has reopened its doors.
Spike in local bike thefts
Police are reporting a recent increase in bicycle thefts in Wellington Shire.
Urgent meeting sought over the future of native timber industry
Gippsland federal MPs are seeking a meeting this week with Environment Minister Sussan Ley, urging her to override a Federal Court decision which threatens the future of the native forestry industry.
Pens for troops helping to lift morale
Dozens of messages of appreciation have overwhelmed the humble wood turners of Gippsland Woodcraft Group, who sent 300 handmade pens to Australian troops overseas in March.
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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...
