Quiet Easter
While supermarkets in the area appeared busy either side of Good Friday, most local holiday spots reported a quiet Easter, as visitors generally kept away.
Local businesses are innovating in a challenging environment
While people have always been encouraged to shop locally, it seems extremely poignant during these uncertain times.
Council support package
Wellington Shire Council will allocate $470,000 towards initiatives supporting local small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cooking for the vulnerable
Heyfield Community Resource Centre isn't going to let a little thing like law-enforced social distancing sanctions get in the way of providing for its vulnerable community members.
Star of the South project planning continues
Proponents of Australia's first offshore wind project say despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, planning for the Star of the South off offshore wind farm off the coast of Gippsland is continuing.
State of emergency is extended
The State of Emergency in Victoria is being extended for another four weeks to give the Victorian government powers to keep slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Fishers exit Gippsland Lakes
The 10 commercial fishing operators on the Gippsland Lakes hung up their hooks last week, when their licenses were phased out by the state government on April 1.
Those at Wurruk gathering given warnings by police
A gathering in Wurruk last week attracted the attention of police.
Open for business
Closures of some local businesses because of COVID-19 restrictions have made it difficult to identify which are still open to physically visit, which are still operating from an online platform, which are appointment only and which have devastatingly been forced to close.
Money set aside must go to small publishers
Country Press Australia has welcomed the announcement by the Morrison government to release $5 million from the Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund.
Cancel the bookings
As tough as it is, tourism bookings for Easter must be refused by local accommodation houses, according to authorities.
Mayor: stay at home
Wellington Shire mayor Alan Hall is imploring people to stay at home this Easter and not travel to their holiday homes.
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