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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.

Blue-green algae in Sale lakes

Signs warning of a blue-green algae outbreak have been positioned around lakes Guthridge and Guyatt in Sale.

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.

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.

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.

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