Beach land acquisition
Wellington Shire Council has begun the process to compulsorily acquire the final pieces of flood-prone land along the 90 Mile Beach.
Yarram commemorates Vietnam Veterans Day
Yarram RSL sub branch's commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Day on Tuesday was a subdued affair.
Wellington Shire Council records a $19m surplus
Wellington Shire Council has recorded a $19 million surplus for the previous financial year, according to its interim 2019-20 report.
Car impounded, and driver to face court
A driver will face court for a range of traffic-related offences, after being intercepted by police in Stratford on Sunday.
Two active COVID cases for Wellington (updated)
The Wellington municipal area now has two confirmed cases of COVID-19, ending an impressive run of no active cases in the shire for some weeks.
Investigation continues into Maffra firearms incident
Wellington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance as part of their ongoing investigation into a firearms incident in Maffra earlier this year.
Firewood scams burn unhappy customers
Gippsland residents are being warned to avoid cheap offers of firewood, following an alarming rise in complaints about customers not getting what they paid for, and illegal tree felling.
Grieving digitally during COVID-19
Massive changes forced on the funeral industry amid coronavirus restrictions have reshaped the way people grieve and challenged funeral companies to find ways to make each service a personalised and sympathetic affair.
Numbers encouraging, but restrictions are staying
Gippsland had 37 active cases of COVID - 19 when the Gippsland Times went to print Monday morning.
Online learners test option is being ‘investigated’
Thousands of prospective learner drivers seeking to get their learners' permit could soon have good news.
Vandals smash windows in Raglan St, Sale
Business owners along Raglan St, Sale, arrived at work Friday morning to find their front windows smashed.
Enrolment is urged for shire elections
People are being urged to enrol now for the Wellington Shire Council election, if they are not already enrolled.




