Council restructure to cut costs
As Wellington Shire Council released its 2025-26 draft budget for public comment last week, mayor Scott Rossetti highlighted key financial challenges facing local governments,...
Show of unity against domestic and family violence
Look beyond the sobering statistic that a woman is killed every nine days in Australia by a current or former partner, and you’ll see...
Game review: Xenoblade Chronicles X an epic sci-fi action-adventure
Fight for survival while exploring the vast expanses of an alien world in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. This visually enhanced version of the...
AusNet conducting aerial inspections this week in Gippsland
AusNet has this week been conducting aerial inspections in the region.
From Monday until today, inspections have been scheduled around Stratford, Llowalong, Briagolong, Maffra, Flynn,...
Labor improves Gippsland vote
The Australian Labor Party had a great election night federally, and in the seat of Gippsland reversed its decline in the share of the...
Erin Patterson trial, week two
THE second week of the Erin Paterson Supreme Court trial was heard last week.
Three people died following a fatal beef wellington lunch, which allegedly...
Transforming Yarram tourism
The state government is helping to transform Yarram and its surrounding region into a vibrant and thriving tourism destination through the Forestry Transition Program’s...
Council beat: Roads, rates and reports
In addition to releasing its draft budget for public comment, Wellington Shire Council met on Tuesday night last week to discuss a road project...
We Mavericks to perform at Valencia Hall
Continuing its reputation as a premier venue for acoustic music, featuring top acts from Australia and overseas, the Valencia Hall will present one of...
AusNet plans $3.5 billion upgrade for distribution network
AusNet is planning to invest $3.5 billion to upgrade the distribution network across Victoria, as outlined in a proposal to the Australian Energy Regulator...
Council opens draft budget for feedback
Wellington Shire Council is inviting residents to submit feedback on its 2025-26 draft budget, which is open for public comment following approval to release...
Star of the South confident of windfarm approval
STAR of the South is confident of lodging this year the environmental approval applications for its proposed windfarm offshore from Gippsland.
This follows the state...
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Paying tribute with Keegan O’Brien Millinery Award
It’s the same fashionable award with a new name to mark a legacy for much-loved Maffra local, the late Keegan O’Brien.
The millinery award for...
