Pressure is on for more drought assistance
Labor Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett has provided assurances that the state government intends to continue its drought assistance into next financial year.
Angle parking for car pooler
This driver had a rude awakening on Wednesday morning, when he found himself in a bit of a predicament.
Police seek trio
HEYFIELD police are seeking help to identify three males in relation to an incident on Tuesday.
Rich calls for cyber calm
Sale's much-loved social entrepreneur, Rich Lanham, is hoping to turn his recent parking indiscretion into an opportunity to spread the messages of kindness, support and community connection.
Family violence numbers skyrocket in local area
In the 12 months to March 2019, family violence related incidents and crime skyrocketed by 45.1 per cent in Wellington Shire, according to recently-released data.
Two years on Longford protest line
One of Australia's longest running disputes marked two years on Saturday, when supporters gathered at the Longford Gas Plants protest camp.
Excuse for not funding MID phase two ‘bizarre’
The state government has put up a "bizarre defence" of its failure to fund phase two of the Macalister Irrigation District upgrade, according to local Nationals' MPs.
Esso gets nod to drill deep in Bass Strait
Australia's deepest offshore drilling operation, which will be in Bass Strait, has been approved by regulators.
Flood policy delayed
Wellington Shire Council has deferred the release of a planning scheme amendment which would include updated flood data.
Council in spotlight
Wellington Shire Council has agreed to change some of its credit card and expenditure policies, including the purchase of alcohol and meals, following a raft of recommendations by the Victorian Auditor General's Office.
Milestone birthdays
In a first for Stretton Park Aged Care in Maffra, four of its residents are celebrating major milestone birthdays this year.
Body camera rollout
Local police will be equipped with body worn cameras, as the rollout reaches Wellington Police Service Area this week.
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Next two Gippsland Times issues a day early
The Gippsland Times will be published a day earlier the next two weeks.
Issues will hit the newsstands on Tuesday, December 23, and Tuesday, December...
