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Seaspray school’s asbestos loos problem

The state government has been asked to provide top-up funding to address asbestos issues at Seaspray Primary School.

Loch Sport bowls hopes for new green

There's hope on the horizon after Loch Sport Bowls Club last week approached Wellington Shire Council over its damaged and "unusable" 17-year-old bowling green.

Ag Minister in Gippsland

Australia's new federal Agriculture Minister visited Gippsland on Monday, meeting with leaders in the fishing, horticulture, agriculture and timber sectors.

Our Premier missing in action

OPINION | The state budget has been handed out and it's clear our patch has been swept under the rug, again - and, at the risk of editorialising, the government didn't even try to be subtle about it.

Budget reaction mixed

Monday's much-anticipated state budget has brought little joy to the Wellington Shire, with glaring funding gaps and missed opportunities.

East Sale base’s King Air fleet grows

RAAF Base East Sale's 32 Squadron has been expanded, creating more employment opportunities in the local community.

Students appeal for new skate park

Two groups of primary school children had their first real taste of democracy on Tuesday, as they fronted Wellington Shire Council to appeal for a new skate park in Heyfield.

Call for safe harbour to be built at Loch Sport

Loch Sport could be the "Metung of the Lakes system", if it had a safe harbour to attract more tourists, Wellington Shire Council was told at a special draft budget meeting.

Gambling alliance seeks support

A group made up of gambling reform organisations is seeking Wellington Shire Council's help to run its education and advocacy campaigns to reduce gambling harm.

Father and son rescued in Avon Wilderness

A father and son were rescued after becoming stranded in the Avon Wilderness Park for two days.

Police nab drug and alcohol affected drivers

Wellington Highway Patrol officers were disappointed with driver behaviour at the weekend, with four people detected driving while alcohol or drug affected, two driving unregistered vehicles and two driving while unlicensed.

Pet dog is killed

Police are appealing for information to identify a party of spotlighters involved at a shooting at the Rumpffs Flat camping ground, near Licola.

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