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Everyone wants a piece of the puzzle

A puzzling phenomena is sweeping the Wellington Shire, with people turning in droves to games while social distancing.

Local shortage of flu jabs

Most people looking to have an annual flu shot in Wellington Shire are currently sweating on the availability of the vaccine, as suppliers struggle to keep up with high demand.

Landcare facilitator funding ‘critical’

Victorian Landcare facilitator funding expired last year, but Landcare groups were given a one year stay of execution, which is about to expire.

Rain doesn’t end the pain

Recent welcome rainfall across much of Gippsland, including Wellington Shire, has brought a renewed sense of hope to the region's farmers, with some cautiously suggesting the drought may be beginning to break.

Maffra’s streetscape progressing well

Wellington Shire Council's multi-million project to rejuvenate the commercial heart of Maffra is taking shape, as construction work continues in Johnson St.

Police are busy in Fitzroy St, Sale

There was a strong police presence in Fitzroy St, Sale, on Sunday following two incidents.

Police and SES are called to stranded boater on Lake Wellington

Police and SES were called to a 38-year-old boater stranded on Lake Wellington on Saturday.

Police seeking stolen bike

Sale police are seeking information to help find a bike taken from a business in Sale between 9pm on February 13 and 8am on February 14.

Wildlife Act needs to better protect wildlife

The Victorian Environment Minister has ordered an overhaul of the Wildlife Act, following a public outcry over penalties handed down for the 2018 poisoning of more than 400 wedge-tailed eagles in east Gippsland.

Restrictions are eased, but caution is urged

Premier Daniel Andrews has announced social distancing restrictions will ease in Victoria from 11.59pm tomorrow night.

Calls for a return to High Country

Returning cattle to Victoria's alpine areas and an increase in 'cool burns' are recommendations from the Mountain Cattlemen's Association of Victoria to reduce bushfire fuel in the High Country.

Finally, a decent drop

Stratford, Briagolong and Maffra have already had more rain so far this year than they did for the whole of last year, relieving some pressure for dry land farmers across Wellington Shire's north.

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