Heed the messages
UPDATED | A Gippsland doctor is urging Wellington Shire residents to take heed of government advice on social distancing and hygiene, as the municipality recorded its first case of the coronavirus amid an increasing infection rate in Australia and overseas.
Wellington records first coronavirus case
The first case of COVID-19 has been recorded in Wellington Shire. This brings the total cases in Gippsland to six.
GVC is shutting its doors until further notice
The Gippsland Vehicle Collection and Model World Maffra has closed the doors to the general public until further notice, amid concerns about the increasing spread of COVID-19.
Wedge performances postponed
Because of the effects on the performing arts industry as a result of efforts to manage the spread of coronavirus, all shows at The Wedge, Sale, scheduled to take place in coming weeks have been cancelled or rescheduled.
Shakespeare festival cancelled
Stratford's Shakespeare on the River Festival will not be held in April and May.
Event cancellations and postponements
Events across Wellington Shire which have been cancelled or postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Archbishop of Adelaide
Catholic Bishop of Sale Patrick O'Regan has been appointed the 12th Archbishop of Adelaide.
$3m timber plant opens in Heyfield
Australian Sustainable Hardwoods has officially commissioned a new $3 million timber manufacturing plant in Heyfield.
Algal bloom in Gippsland Lakes
A blue-green algae bloom is currently affecting some parts of the Gippsland Lakes.
COVID-19 causes havoc for local sport
Local sport has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with some grand finals cancelled and the start of most seasons postponed.
Trying to get back home
Maffras Jackson Callahan and his girlfriend Alex Stobaus are among thousands of Australians across the globe rushing to get home, as travel restrictions begin to tighten internationally to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Locals panic buying
Panic buying is at extraordinary levels around Wellington Shire, with everything from non-perishables to frozen vegetables, eggs, coffee, meat and poultry being hoarded by customers worried about an eventual lock down.
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