Council beat, August 19: Council adopts plans, financial report
Wellington Shire Council's last meeting of August was brief, as councillors smoothly adopted various plans related to finances, assets, and health.
Councillor Garry Stephens was...
Parliamentary inquiry into oil, gas decommissioning
A STATE parliamentary committee is seeking public input as part of its inquiry into the decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure.
The Legislative Council Environment...
Debate continues over Fingerboards mine
Opponents of the proposed Fingerboards Critical Sands Project have maintained their fear the Lindenow Valley's combination of horticultural and agricultural farming, the mighty Mitchell...
Glengarry Pub gets involved in flannos for farmers fundraising
Raising a glass or two for farmers, the Glengarry Pub participated in the national charity, Flannel For A Farmer Day, with the Farm Angels...
Hauling hay from way out west
Hauling support to farmers in truckloads, many transport companies have been sourcing hay supply for local farmers across the country.
Having recently dropped a load...
Long-awaited McLoughlins Beach Jetty completed
The McLoughlins Beach community is celebrating the completion of the long-awaited new jetty.
Joining locals in celebrating was state Member for Gippsland South Danny O'Brien,...
Left wanting by new timetable
The state government has been accused of "once again leaving Gippslanders east of Traralgon behind", following the announcement of a new Gippsland rail line...
New mine to require freight rail service
Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) has announced the formation of a new Freight Rail Taskforce (FRT) after preliminary studies confirmed that the proposed new mine...
Local company to turn rubbish into hydrogen
Zerogen, a locally-founded company dedicated to the production of sustainable energy and fuels for the regions, has been awarded a key licence, allowing it...
Pads, tampons free at libraries
Wellington Shire libraries are part of a state government initiative providing free pads and tampons at public venues across Victoria.
The government's $23 million program...
One Gippsland concerned for fishing amid offshore wind
The region's peak advocacy body, One Gippsland, has expressed "deep concern" about the possible impact of offshore wind on the region's fishing industry.
One Gippsland...
Child safety overhaul to focus on strengthening working with children’s check
The state government has announced an overhaul of child safety measures in the wake of a Melbourne childcare worker being charged with dozens of...
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Briag gallery showcases blind artist
THE Briagolong Art Gallery's newest exhibition, by painter Jeff McNeill, will open this Saturday.
McNeil is a totally blind artist who creates works using a...
