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Nearly 50 projects underway or done

Wellington Shire Council has provided an update in its capital works program.

School’s out for Mr Centra

Schools these days may not be what they were 52 years ago when Peter Centra was a student at St Patrick's College, but if anything has been a constant, he says, it's the importance of building a bridge between pastoral care and academic learning.

Dimmeys to close

Dimmeys will close its discount department stores after 166 years of trade.

Ten fires burning across region

Following the heat and wind experienced across the state last Thursday, a band of lightning ignited a substantial amount of fires across Gippsland.

Protesting for climate action

Two peaceful protest events to highlight species loss were held at the Sale Mall on Saturday, with several adults and children taking part.

Offshore wind farm investigations begin

Site investigations have begun on Australia's first proposed offshore wind project off the Gippsland coast, as a new chief executive is appointed to take the project into the next phase.

ASH: “There are no secret deals”

Australian Sustainable Hardwoods managing director Vince Hurley has dismissed the Herald Sun's front page story as containing misinformation and incorrect inferences.

Hay bale fire in Rosedale

A hay bale fire which spread to surrounding grass on the Rosedale-Heyfield Rd on Saturday damaged about 100 bales and took an hour to bring under control.

Winery fire under control

A fire at Glenmaggie Winery on Thursday was brought under control.

Calls for green waste bins

Wellington Shire Council should look at providing ratepayers with green waste bins, according to a councillor.

Senator on board

Federal Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonathon Duniam swung by Heyfield on Wednesday, to tour Australian Sustainable Hardwoods and join the fight against the state government's decision to ban native timber harvesting from 2030.

Council seeks answers on timber industry

Wellington Shire Council will ask the state government for the data it used in its decision to end native timber harvesting.

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