Council too has had to adapt
Wellington Shire Council has recognised the resilience of the community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thinking outside the square
Local businesses are continuing to adapt during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Liv it up’ in May with the Reads
The Read family, of Maffra, will again host a fundraiser for daughter Olivia, asking people to 'Liv it up' for 30 minutes a day.
Don’t forget Gippsland
Committee for Gippsland is advocating to government and other support agencies not to forget Gippsland businesses and communities as they plan for recovery from the double blow of bushfire and COVID-19.
Help to get those messages out
The state government has announced emergency support to help regional print media survive and ensure all Victorians have the information they need to protect themselves, slow the spread of coronavirus and save lives.
Number of COVID-19 cases in Wellington remains steady at 10
The total number of coronavirus cases in Wellington Shire remained at 10.
Plea for assistance renewed
Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad and Wellington Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for anyone with information in relation to missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay to come forward.
$32m Gippsland roads boost
The federal government will provide more than $32 million for Princes Highway safety and infrastructure upgrades, as part of a package of works stretching from Sale to Genoa - including $8 million to revitalise the highway where it passes through Sale.
Stretton Park works powering ahead
Work on the $3 million stage one redevelopment of Stretton Park Aged Care in Maffra has begun.
Recovery could work in favour of local tourism
Following bushfires, drought and the emergence of COVID-19, newly-released visitor data tells a positive story for Gippsland.
Duck hunting restrictions apply
Duck hunters will still be able to hunt on their own private land, but have been asked to consider whether it is necessary, when duck hunting season opens on May 2.
Regional newspapers the ‘heart and soul’ of local communities
Local media outlets have never been more important and deserve support from state and federal governments, according to a local MP, whose sentiments have been echoed by the Rural Press Club.
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