Three children injured in two bike accidents
Two teenagers were airlifted to hospital after a quad bike accident near Devon North on Wednesday afternoon.
Rail, road works cause disruptions
People travelling from Gippsland to Melbourne last week will have already noticed the massive disruptions taking place, as the state government embarks on an infrastructure “blitz”.
Fires lit on total fire ban day
Despite Saturday being a total fire ban day and reaching temperatures of more than 40 degrees Celsius, a handful of people drew police attention after lighting fires.
Public gets first peek at Wellington Centre
Hundreds got their first peek inside the multi-million Port of Sale Civic Centre redevelopment on Saturday, as crowds flocked to the building’s soft opening with cameras clicking and jaws dropping.
Treasures on the beach
All sorts of strange creatures can wash up on the 90 Mile Beach.
CFA fire concerns
A senior CFA member has echoed statewide concerns that safety barriers along many of Wellington Shire’s roads will hamper fire fighting efforts and put emergency service responders in danger.
Glenmaggie goes gangbusters
While hundreds flock to the beach this summer, caravan park operators north of Heyfield are also reporting strong numbers.
Welcoming in 2018 in the local area
Apart from some troublemakers, Wellington Shire police reported most people were well behaved during New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Wee problems for unlucky New Year rider
A Vermont man is probably wishing he had filled up his motorcycle — for more reasons than one.
Serious assault in Dargo
Police are investigating a serious assault in Dargo on New Year’s Eve.
Council looking to a $14.8m surplus
Wellington Shire Council is expecting to record a surplus of $14.8 million this financial year.
Land saga continues
Wellington Shire Council will begin the statutory process of compulsorily acquiring land in the ‘coastal dunes’ areas along the Ninety Mile Beach.
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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....
