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Man’s identity sought

Police are seeking help to identify a person who may be able to help with their inquiries regarding a theft at a business in Maffra on May 14.

Crossley ‘floored’ by no vote on cairn removal

A Wellington Shire councillor says her colleagues' rejection of a proposal to tear down monuments honouring Angus McMillan is a missed opportunity to acknowledge indigenous injustices in the momentum of the 'Black Lives Matter' debate.

Family dog perishes in house fire in Sale

A family dog has perished and a Sale home was left uninhabitable after it was gutted by fire on Wednesday afternoon.

Police investigate Traralgon incident

Latrobe Valley Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a teenager was grabbed by a male in Traralgon over the weekend.

Vote to keep cairns

A Wellington Shire Council motion to remove markers honouring Angus McMillan has been defeated five votes to four on Tuesday night.

It’s showtime

The local performing arts industry is abuzz as it counts down the days until The Wedge reopens next week.

Local hospitality venues welcome back dining-in

The local hospitality industry has enjoyed an increase in activity recently, with patrons flocking back to enjoy in-house dining.

Boost for Briag with new one-stop shop thriving

New managers Jon and Sandra Knowles have taken on the challenge of building up the Briagolong Post Office and General Store, restocking it with a range of fresh produce and grocery lines, and returning it to the essential service it once was.

A former cadet remembers the Times

Journalist Geoffrey Williams, who began his career at the Gippsland Times as a cadet in 1960, but now lives in Cudlee Creek, South Australia, has penned these fond memories of times in the local area.

Market’s future in doubt

The long term future of the Sale Sunday Charity Variety Market is in doubt unless volunteers can secure enough money to build a permanent structure at the canal-side site.

Budget meeting tonight

Wellington Shire Council is unlikely to allocate money for the construction of an equipment shed at the Sale Canal Reserve in its 2020-21 budget.

Sending Melburnians east

The 'COVID-change' has overtaken the sea change and the tree change excuses for selling up in the city and moving to the country.

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FOGO collection begins soon

The collection of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins will begin across Wellington Shire next month. FOGO services are beginning in three Gippsland shires...