Big ticket items in budget
A $4.25 million redevelopment of the stadium at the Cameron Sporting Complex, Maffra, is a major feature of Wellington Shire Council’s draft 2018-19 budget.
Quake shakes marathon effort
A local man is preparing to give back to the villagers affected by February’s “apocalyptic” Papua New Guinea earthquake by embarking on his own challenge.
Church class action
The Catholic Church in Gippsland is set to become embroiled in a landmark class action to be brought by alleged victims of child abuse, which could run into millions of dollars.
Local businesses to benefit
Five businesses in the Wellington Shire will benefit from the federal government’s $20 million spend on industry and business in Gippsland, which will create almost 260 positions locally.
State money for hospitals
This year’s state budget will include an extra $50 million for hospitals and health services.
Prisoner dies after a fall
A man has died, after falling from a second storey at Fulham Correctional Centre.
Boat capsizes near Port Albert
A man was rescued by the coast guard after his boat capsized off Port Albert on Sunday.
Diesel thief in Cowwarr
Police are investigating a man caught on camera siphoning diesel in Cowwarr.
Converting coal to hydrogen
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has described a world first coal-to-hydrogen project in the Latrobe Valley as playing a critically important role as the fuel of the future.
Federal funding to boost Gippsland jobs
UPDATED: A $20 million federal government investment in industry and business in Gippsland is forecast to create more than 1200 new jobs, including almost 260 positions in Wellington Shire.
New drug, alcohol service
A new service, which aims to reunify families where drug and alcohol problems have led to children being removed from the care of parents, will begin in Gippsland soon.
Raid on Maffra home
Maffra police arrested a 27-year-old man who is well known to them in relation to alleged drug, firearms and theft offences.
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Looking back on the past year (2025)
December 2024:
A STORY that missed last year’s review, but deserves highlighting was the launch of Gippsland Jersey’s seventh Farming Conversations calendar championing mental health....
