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Road projects planned in Wellington Shire

Several roadworks projects are planned for Wellington Shire.

Cyber attack on local health services

The information technology world came to a halt at Gippsland health services earlier this week, after cyber terrorists hacked computer systems in a number of hospitals.

Premier announces drought package

For the first time in five years, Premier Daniel Andrews travelled past Traralgon to Bairnsdale, accompanied by Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes, to announce $31 million in drought support.

Premier announces drought funding

Premier Daniel Andrews visited Bairnsdale on Wednesday with state Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes to announce more than $31 million in targeted support for areas hit hardest by dry conditions, including east and central Gippsland

Hospital cyber attack

Sale Hospital is among hospitals across the state hit by a suspected ransomware attack to their computer networks.

The big dry rolls on

The August sprinkling certainly didn't reach all corners of Wellington Shire, as farmers in the north brace themselves for another dry summer with a heightened bushfire risk.

Crime stats reflect 10.5 per cent increase

Criminal incidents in Wellington Shire have jumped by 10.5 per cent, according to recently released data.

Calls for iconic trees to be felled

A Seaspray resident is calling for cypress trees along Seaspray Rd to be cut down, concerned it will only be a matter of time before a low hanging branch falls onto a passing motorist.

Summer power outages imminent

AusNet Services has explained a letter sent to customers about how to prepare for power outages this summer was not indicative that the service was expecting mass interruptions.

Touching base

Busy time at RAAF Base East Sale with airfield works and visit by the Chief of the Air Force

Climate rally at MHR’s office

A public holiday was not going to a stop a small but passionate group rally for an end to donations to political parties.

Campaign for Latrobe River irrigation

Macalister Irrigation District production could be doubled and irrigation along the Latrobe River increased to help the local economy transition and create jobs, according to a local politician.

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