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Vandals strike town monuments

The senseless vandalism of two tribute monuments in Wellington Shire last week has caused an outpouring of anger and disappointment, and a call for increased security.

Base celebrates

The arrival of the final PC-21 aircraft was celebrated at RAAF Base, East Sale, on Friday, with a large crowd and defence force and aviation dignitaries marking the occasion.

The fire threat continues

Several bushfires continue to burn across east Gippsland.

Licola shining a light on renewable energy

Licola has turned off diesel and switched on solar to make the town's power source totally renewable.

Elusive Bittern spotted at the Sale Common

Bird watchers have an extra reason to be excited this spring following a confirmed sighting of the endangered Australasian Bittern at Sale Common.

Classroom on the water

Primary school students from Loch Sport, Seaspray and Cowwarr learned all about water and marine safety at the schools water safety and emergency services day facilitated by Loch Sport Boat Club.

Youth rock at the Port of Sale

A free community event was held at Port of Sale last week to celebrate Social Inclusion Week.

Another stand-off

Esso's Longford Gas Plants and offshore platforms are again embroiled in an industrial relations stand-off, with maintenance contractor Oceaneering seeking to reinstall enterprise agreements that unions say have cut pay and reduced conditions.

Refurbished bikes to bring some Christmas cheer

Boisdale Consolidated School students will bring joy to a number of families this Christmas, with the school donating more than 20 bikes to the Salvation Army.

Shire to refund charges and rates on beach land

Wellington Shire Council will refund rates and charges paid by the owners of 90 Mile Beach subdivisions deemed inappropriate for development.

Some progress made, but fires still burning in Gippsland’s east

Despite some rain in the past few days and milder conditions, there are still sections of fire flaring up in east Gippsland.

Could beach blocks saga be at an end?

Wellington Shire Council is set to support all of the Victorian Ombudsman's recommendations into its handling of 90 Mile Beach subdivisions.

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