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Highway barriers

Stratford residents turned out in large numbers to have their say on proposed safety upgrades on the Princes Highway at the Stratford Mechanics Hall on Wednesday night.

Funding for drug rehab centre

A drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre, set to be built on around 20 acres of farmland at Lucknow, has secured $3 million of federal government funding.

Pokies cap to ‘plateau’ spending

New restrictions on electronic gaming machines will hit Wellington Shire, locking in a cap on pokies.

Foster Place Café turns 30

The supported employment café and restaurant Foster Place, a project of the George Gray Centre, has helped hundreds of people with a disability gain skills and engage with the community over the years.

Possum’s endangered status to be reviewed

The Leadbeater’s Possum will have its critically endangered listing reviewed by the federal government, after surveys show possum numbers are far greater than was originally thought.

Info sessions on highway safety barriers

Concerns from local emergency services personnel regarding planned upgrades to the Princes Highway east of Stratford have been dismissed by VicRoads.

Bulldogs break drought

Sale City's A grade netballers have won their first flag in 10 years, defeating Woodside in a heart-stopping final.

Bulldog delight

Sale City defeated Yarram to claim back-to-back North Gippsland football premierships.

Mineral sands mine input call

More community input is being sought on the Fingerboards Mineral Sands project at Glenaladale, with the release of draft Scoping Requirements for the project's Environment Effects Statement.

Mill sale finalised

After months of excruciating uncertainty, the town of Heyfield collectively breathed a sigh of relief on Friday, when the sale of Australian Sustainable Hardwoods' Heyfield mill was finalised.

Emergency services hone responses

The Boisdale Hillclimb Track has seen its fair share of cars getting roughed up, but this weekend it was for a good cause.

Whipping up a frenzy

Things could be butter for a Murray Goulburn truck driver, after cream slowly dripped from his truck all the whey from Maffra to Traralgon on Sunday night.

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Council awards over $130,000 in Community Assistance Grants

Wellington Shire Council has awarded $130,997 in funding to 27 local community groups as part of the August 2025 round of Community Assistance Grants....