Council is considering a freeze on rate rises
Wellington Shire Council is proposing a freeze on rate rises for its 2020-21 budget.
Pet adoptions skyrocket in pandemic
Isolation is having a spin-off benefit for lost and abandoned pets, with cats and dogs at Fulham's Animal Aid literally walking out the door in almost record numbers.
Positive signs for a bumper olive crop in dairy country
Extra virgin olive oil is a product not usually associated with the dairy farming district of Yarram.
Seven local projects receive federal government funding
Yarram's historic Regent Theatre will get a much-needed facelift as part of a million-dollar federal government cash injection into the economy of Wellington Shire.
COVID-19 rules lead to council meeting changes
Wellington Shire Council meetings will be held monthly in the second half of the year, while councillors will be able to take part online.
Dirt bikers evade police
Wellingt on police are searching for two dirt bike riders who evaded them at Cowwarr.
Progress persists despite pandemic
Development in the Wellington Shire is forging ahead, despite some areas of the economy lagging because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Respiratory clinic open
A respiratory assessment clinic opened in Sale on Monday - one of six federal government-funded assessment clinics being set up across Gippsland.
Police are overwhelmed with public support
Wellington area police have been overwhelmed by the many touching sentiments and tributes from the community in the aftermath of the horrific deaths of four police members two weeks ago.
Fund money must not go to the huge media players
The federal government's recently-announced Public Interest News Gathering program could potentially hand money allocated to small and regional publishers to large and powerful commercial television and radio networks and media conglomerates.
Continued support for drought-affected farmers
Drought-affected farmers will now be able to receive expanded grant support from the state government to ensure they have more access to the technology and expertise they need now and to prepare for future seasons.
Real estate still strong
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, residential home sales, while not setting new records, have held steady according to a Sale's real estate agent.
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