New disability housing model is a world first
Glenhaven Estate, Sale, has become home to a world leader in disabled care, after an innovative housing project focusing on enablement, rather than disability, was unveiled recently.
Remembering ’98
Wreaths were laid outside the Longford Gas Plants on Friday to mark 20 years since the explosions which claimed two lives and affected many more.
LVA success stories spruiked
The success of the Latrobe Valley Authority was a key focus of a forum in Sale last week attended by businesses, education providers and community groups across Gippsland.
Opera house nets ban extended
A local tackle store has welcomed the state government’s ban on opera house nets next year in all waters, to simplify yabby fishing regulations and reduce deaths of platypus, water rats and turtles.
Deer cull ‘a waste of money’
The Gippsland Wild Dog Advisory Group has labelled a plan to pay professional shooters to cull deer in national parks from helicopters as “a waste of taxpayers’ money” that will exacerbate the wild dog problem.
Food van destroyed
A takeaway food truck was destroyed by fire in Sale on Wednesday morning.
Allegations cause uproar at council meeting
Two residents caused an uproar during the Wellington Shire Council meeting on Tuesday night, after making allegations of bullying and “cover-ups”.
Thousands of dollars in chainsaws taken
Police are searching for two offenders who stole about $20,000 in chainsaws.
Esso rejects claims of standards slipping
ExxonMobil has strenuously rejected claims that it is letting safety standards slip at its offshore operations.
Council is working with ecologist on peafowl
Wellington Shire Council says it is working with an independent ecologist to ensure the natural habitat of peafowl in the Sale Botanic Gardens is “protected and enhanced”.
Nats talk timber inelection lead-up
State Nationals leader and shadow agriculture minister Peter Walsh was in Sale last week hearing concerns from local businesses about the future of the timber industry and the local jobs that rely on it.
A focus on connectivity and decentralisation
The Committees for Wellington and Gippsland have welcomed new leaders this year, both of whom look forward to representing the region’s interests at all levels.
Latest News
Mum’s advocacy sparks foundation for neurodivergent children in Gippsland
Metung mother Lily Martyn has turned her personal fight for better support for her son George into a new community foundation helping neurodivergent children,...
