$1.23m for Ashleigh House
Ashleigh House in Sale will receive $1.23 million in federal government funding to improve accommodation options for aged care residents.
Sale rental shortage
Wellington Shire’s rental vacancy rate has been listed among the lowest in regional Victoria, illustrating a strong demand for rental properties in the area.
Playing a waiting game
Residents close to bushfire areas have been playing a familiar waiting game.
Fire threat far from over
Local fire warnings have been downgraded to advice messages, as fire behaviour has moderated in the past few days, but authorities are warning there is potential for it to flare again during this weekend’s warmer weather and predicted winds.
Woman attacked with hammer
Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after two people were assaulted in Morwell.
Bushfire update
A band of lightning crossed parts of Gippsland on Monday evening, starting 21 new fires.
Man is fined over firearm possession in national park
Parks Victoria has successfully prosecuted a Neerim man in the Sale Magistrates’ Court for possession of a firearm in the Alpine National Park.
Prison nurse industrial action
Fulham Correctional Centre nurses will escalate their industrial action with a stop work and community rally on Thursday as part of what they say is a campaign for fair wages and conditions.
Global peace run
Runners from across the globe converged on Araluen Primary School last Tuesday to share messages of peace and humanity as part of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run.
Transport disruptions as a result of fires
People need to check before they travel, with disruptions to rail and bus services and road closures as a result of bushfires across Gippsland.
Region remains on high alert
Firefighters and several communities across Wellington Shire were on high alert over the weekend, as several fires burning across Gippsland spread rapidly in the hot, dry conditions.
Stay informed, authorities warn Gippslanders
Wellington Shire residents have been implored to go over their fire plans.
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