More study is needed on East Sale PFAS chemical leaching
The Defence Department has been unable to confirm whether potentially toxic chemicals found at the East Sale RAAF site and discovered in nearby water drainage lines and the environmentally sensitive Heart Morass wetlands will not affect groundwater or human health.
Unanimous vote for a two per cent rate rise
Wellington Shire Council adopted its 2017-18 budget on Tuesday afternoon without change.
Maffra Men’s Shed hopes
A Men's Shed has been proposed for Maffra, with a public meeting scheduled in two weeks to discuss the project.
NGFNL tackling homophobia
Premiership points are still up for grabs but Glengarry and Traralgon Tyers United will be playing for pride when they meet in the inaugural Gippsland Pride Cup next month.
Kyren takes a tumble
Maffra Gymnastic Club's Kyren Allison has won the under 17 national men's tumbling at the Australian Gymnastics Championships.
Fake $50 notes
Police have warned business owners that counterfeit $50 notes have been circulating in Wellington Shire.
Police appalled at drink drivers
Police are disgusted with driver behaviour on Saturday night, after three drunk drivers were caught in three hours in the Sale area.
Information session on Kalbar project
The assessment and key approval processes for the controversial Fingerboards Mineral Sands Project will be discussed at a community information session in Lindenow, hosted by Kalbar Resources, next Wednesday, June 14.
Big win for Stratty
Stratford got the best of Boisdale-Briagolong in round eight of East Gippsland football, making up for a narrow first round loss with a thumping 19.8 (122) to 8.7 (55) win.
Lions lick Eagles
Maffra's A grade netballers had a tough day at the courts on Saturday, bruised and battered by a relentless Moe side in round seven of Gippsland League.
Gumnuts working hard to lift its standards
Wellington Shire Council and the Department of Education will continue to work with Sale's biggest childcare centre, Gumnuts Early Learning Centre, to address issues that have affected its ability to meet national governance and service standards.
Former employee angry at Fed Training decline
A former Federation Training administration worker has attacked the current state of the TAFE's Fulham campus. Maree Howard, who worked at Federation Training for more than 16 years, said Wellington Shire was being "neglected" compared to other regions.
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Gippsland Woodcraft Group’s 40th anniversary
Gippsland Woodcraft Group celebrated 40 years of woodworking with an open day on June 7.
Demonstrations including woodturning, carving, pyography, scrollsawing and fretsawing, gave visitors...
