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Reports of cruelty in the shire have increased

Reports of animal cruelty in Wellington Shire are increasing, with data from the RSPCA Victoria revealing the number of reports had jumped by more than 25 per cent during the past 12 months.

Volunteer awarded for 32 years of service

St John Ambulance Victoria volunteer Ann Payne has been recognised for her long standing service to the organisation.

Pedestrian dies at Rosedale

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car near Rosedale early Wednesday morning.

Hemp trial is a first

A Maffra dairy farmer keen to diversify and explore other farming options has embraced an exciting proposal by a Gippsland organic farmer to start a potentially lucrative hemp industry in the Macalister Irrigation District.

Good news for some in special street schemes

Property owners in two special charge street schemes will receive a lower than expected bill for road upgrades.

My Health Record extension

Gippslanders are being encouraged to register online for the controversial My Health Record, which provides a shared health summary accessible to doctors and other health professionals.

Bombers add Mosquito to fleet

Irving Mosquito was selected by Essendon with selection 38 in the AFL draft.

Federal money for the rail trail

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has announced $267,000 towards a $1 million upgrade of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail.

Bulk billing for CGH MRI

Central Gippsland Health now has its MRI Medicare licence, and is trialing a full bulk billing service for all eligible scans and referrals.

O’Brien, Bull buck state trend

ELECTION 2018 | Danny O’Brien and Tim Bull bucked the statewide trend to retain their seats in parliament for the Nationals following Saturday’s state election.

Household items taken

Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information after two thieves took off with household items, including vacuum cleaners, during a ram raid in Moe.

Violent sex offender possibly in the High Country

Police are seeking public help to find extremely violent registered sex offender, Christopher Empey, who may be hiding out in Victoria’s High Country.

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