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.
Committee to run Stratford Courthouse Theatre
An arrangement to fund the running of the Stratford Courthouse Theatre has been agreed upon.
Mirridong clients and staff having to make numerous adaptations
Keeping morale high and clients safely active is the challenge Yarram's Mirridong Services has embraced.
Rail trail works will help boost visitor numbers
The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail is set to receive a $1 million boost, with a 25-metre bridge taking shape in a factory in Wurruk.
Sale man charged over suspicious betting activity
A Sale man was among five people charged this week in relation to a 2019 investigation into suspicious betting activity relating to an esports league.
Meth, cannabis, cash seized
East Gippsland and Lakes Entrance police seized a trafficable quantity of methylamphetamine and cannabis, as well as a large amount of cash, during a drug warrant executed last week.
Rate increase freeze
Three councillors opposed Wellington Shire Council's proposed zero per cent rate increase.
Council is considering a freeze on rate rises
Wellington Shire Council is proposing a freeze on rate rises for its 2020-21 budget.
Pet adoptions skyrocket in pandemic
Isolation is having a spin-off benefit for lost and abandoned pets, with cats and dogs at Fulham's Animal Aid literally walking out the door in almost record numbers.
Positive signs for a bumper olive crop in dairy country
Extra virgin olive oil is a product not usually associated with the dairy farming district of Yarram.
Seven local projects receive federal government funding
Yarram's historic Regent Theatre will get a much-needed facelift as part of a million-dollar federal government cash injection into the economy of Wellington Shire.
Respiratory clinic open
A respiratory assessment clinic opened in Sale on Monday - one of six federal government-funded assessment clinics being set up across Gippsland.
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