Flying first class at RAAF
The first intake of students for the new Basic Flying Training School at RAAF Base, East Sale will arrive in the region in just weeks.
Bath, Shing retain upper house seats
ELECTION 2018 | Four of the five positions for the Eastern Victoria upper house region were retained by incumbents.
Smyth named top citizen
Laurie Smyth was recognised for the many hours spent volunteering in the community by being named the Wellington Shire citizen of the year.
East Gippsland Shire Council will oppose Glenaladale mine
East Gippsland Shire Council has heeded the concerns of community members and will formally state its opposition to the proposed Fingerboards mineral sands mine at Glenaladale.
Energy projects bring ‘dumping ground’ claims
Three energy-related projects which proponents say have the potential to create jobs and investment in Wellington Shire and Latrobe Valley are creating waves in Gippsland communities.
West Barracouta to proceed
ExxonMobil and BHP have approved the development of the West Barracouta gas field in Bass Strait, bringing new gas supplies to the Australian domestic market.
Ombudsman investigating council
The Victorian Ombudsman will investigate Wellington Shire Council’s handling of matters affecting owners of the land along the Ninety Mile Beach.
Local man sentenced on charges against animals
Animal welfare advocates have slammed the “lenient” sentence given to a man who ran an illegal puppy farm in Munro, where dead puppies were found and dogs were kept in appalling conditions.
Water restrictions seem unlikely
Gippsland Water’s water supplies are in good shape heading into summer, despite the dry conditions experienced throughout 2018.
Good summer bookings
Local holiday spots are reporting strong bookings for summer, with many visitors seeking natural attractions and relaxed holidays.
Telling inequality to take a walk
Hundreds of local students took to Sale’s streets on Friday to “stand up, stand strong and stand with her”.
Seacombe fire under control
Lightning strikes are thought to have ignited several fires on public and private land in the Wellington Shire area in the past few days.
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Upgrades coming for Stratford-Maffra Rd
A section of Stratford-Maffra Road will be upgraded, causing changed traffic conditions between mid-January and March, as part of Transport Victoria's 2025-26 maintenance program.
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