Stratford damage
One house and several farm sheds were significantly damaged after a freak “micro burst” weather phenomenon struck in and around Freeman’s Lane in Stratford on Friday.
Celebration of a nation
Wellington Shire marked Australia Day at public events, as well as informal gatherings.
Lightning sparks fires
Spot fires caused by lighting that accompanied Friday’s cool change and thunderstorms kept Yarram emergency service workers busy through the night.
Charge over stolen car
A 44-year-old woman has been charged with theft of a motor car, which was stolen from Doncaster and found on a property in Woodside North.
Our new OAMs
Wellington Shire residents were among those honoured on Australia Day for their contributions to their local communities.
Fire services brace for extreme fire danger
Firefighers are bracing for extreme heat today, with temperatures expected to soar into the 40s.
Rosedale woman charged over theft of animals
A 25-year-old Rosedale woman is the latest person to be charged over the theft of animals at Gippy Goat Café at Yarragon just days before Christmas.
Premier should visit to see drought devastation
Gippsland East MLA Tim Bull has told Premier Daniel Andrews that drought-affected farmers need rate relief, urging him to visit the area to see for himself the devastation caused by lack of rain.
Community harbours carbon capture doubts
Gippsland residents are still questioning the safety and environmental risks of carbon capture technology, despite reassurances they can have confidence in the science behind the process.
Carbon capture has ‘no adverse effects’ says habitat impact report
The results of testing carried out after seismic testing at Golden Beach has determined that there were no adverse effects of the testing, despite some reduction in aquatic life in the testing area.
Outrage over map targeting farmers
An animal activist group has sparked outrage among Wellington Shire farmers after the location of several properties were included on a map designed to expose animal cruelty.
Need for Feed convoy arriving tomorrow
Need for Feed is calling on drought-stricken farmers in Wellington Shire to register to receive free fodder from a hay run planned for the Australia Day weekend.
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Next two Gippsland Times issues a day early
The Gippsland Times will be published a day earlier the next two weeks.
Issues will hit the newsstands on Tuesday, December 23, and Tuesday, December...
