Driver in stable condition after Dutson crash
One person has been taken to hospital after a crash in Dutson Downs late Monday afternoon.
More local sport sidelined
The range of local sporting events and seasons affected by the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread.
Moratorium is lifted for onshore gas exploration
In the midst of the COVID-19 panic, the state government has quietly lifted a controversial gas moratorium on conventional onshore gas exploration.
Heed the messages
UPDATED | A Gippsland doctor is urging Wellington Shire residents to take heed of government advice on social distancing and hygiene, as the municipality recorded its first case of the coronavirus amid an increasing infection rate in Australia and overseas.
Collection tin stolen
The brazen theft of a collection tin containing about $1500 from Guthridge Fish and Chip Shop, Sale, on Friday has distressed a wide section of Sale's community.
Victoria has plenty of food – VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation is assuring Victorians that the state will not run out of food.
Now is the time to act
In classic cases of "shoot the messenger" many media outlets have been jumped on for being "alarmist", "sensationalist" and "panicking people".
Wellington records first coronavirus case
The first case of COVID-19 has been recorded in Wellington Shire. This brings the total cases in Gippsland to six.
GVC is shutting its doors until further notice
The Gippsland Vehicle Collection and Model World Maffra has closed the doors to the general public until further notice, amid concerns about the increasing spread of COVID-19.
Wedge performances postponed
Because of the effects on the performing arts industry as a result of efforts to manage the spread of coronavirus, all shows at The Wedge, Sale, scheduled to take place in coming weeks have been cancelled or rescheduled.
Shakespeare festival cancelled
Stratford's Shakespeare on the River Festival will not be held in April and May.
Event cancellations and postponements
Events across Wellington Shire which have been cancelled or postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Maffra Pool could reopen tomorrow
Final safety checks will determine if the Maffra Pool will open tomorrow, following a power outage caused by a break-in early this morning.
The break-in,...
