Plastic bag ban in force in a little over a week
Wellington Shire retailers and shoppers are being reminded to be prepared for the single-use plastic bag ban, which comes into force in Victoria in just over a week - on November 1.
Concerns over kangaroo harvesting program
More than 900 kangaroos in Gippsland, including Wellington Shire, are in the firing line as the state government's kangaroo harvest program takes place until December.
Residents want trees removed
A group of Desailly St residents is calling for a number of oak trees that line the street between Macarthur St and Raglan St, Sale, to be cut down because of leaf litter.
Packed schedule for Maffra Show
The Maffra Show has a packed schedule, beginning this Friday with equestrian events and the popular schools program, and ending with harness events on Sunday.
Hay convoy rolls in
A convoy of hay-laden trucks rolled into Sale on Saturday, destined for drought-stricken farmers across Gippsland.
Food, wine and music in Heyfield
Sunday's Heyfield Food and Wine Festival didn't disappoint those looking for great entertainment, a celebrat ory atmosphere, and splendid refreshments from local vineyards, breweries and food producers.
Sands mine opponents are focusing on water
Opponents of the proposed mineral sands mine at Glenaladale, between Stratford and Bairnsdale, say a state government assessment of water resources backs concerns that the region's dwindling water resources are already under pressure and will continue to decrease.
Witnesses sought to bashing of 16-year-old
Police are appealing for witnesses after an alleged bashing in Sale.
Police seek information on Heyfield burglaries
Sale detectives are appealing for information in relation to four commercial burglaries in Heyfield.
Netting bill is passed
Controversial legislation to ban commercial netting in the Gippsland Lakes passed through parliament.
Artists to egg on MPs over climate
A group of six Gippsland artists will take their own extinction rebellion message to Canberra next week, meeting with politicians, including Gippsland MHR Darren Chester and federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley.
Fatal intersection to be realigned next year
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal two-car collision in Nambrok on Tuesday evening.
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