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.
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.
Acting PM drops into Gippsland
Nationals leader Michael McCormack visited Gippsland last week for the third time since February, on this occasion as Acting Prime Minister.
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.
CFA now volunteer-only service
The split of the Country Fire Authority was confirmed last week.
Busy morning for highway patrol
A Rosedale woman has been fined and had her licence suspended after being caught drink driving, on a busy morning for State Highway Patrol at Traralgon.
Deputy PM returns
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack returned to Gippsland on Thursday for his third visit since February.
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