Cobbannah fatal crash
Police are preparing a report for the coroner following the death of a 59-year-old Stratford man on Friday.
Chester slams the Aussie Farms website
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has slammed the Aussie Farms website that identifies farms as potential targets for animal rights extremists and gauges volunteers’ willingness to break the law.
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.
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.
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Fund launched to empower regional projects
A NEW region-wide giving platform is being established to strengthen Gippsland for the long term.
Generous Gippsland, established by the Gippsland Community Foundation, is a...
