Residents urged to clean-up properties now
Wellington Shire residents are being encouraged to clean up now, and take advantage of a ‘no fee’ green waste weekend early next month.
Police allege trafficking
A Denison man was charged with handling stolen goods, drug driving and trafficking drugs, after Wellington Highway Patrol stopped his car on Saturday.
Warrant issued
Police are searching for Philip McShane, as there is a current warrant for his arrest.
Two airlifted after car and train collide
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a V/Line train and car in Bairnsdale on Friday.
Libs and Nats say they’ll kick in $13.4 million
The Liberal Nationals say they will provide $13.4 million to kick start the final stage of Macalister Irrigation District modernisation works, if elected in November.
Community concerns raised over proposed wind farm
Wellington Shire Council will ensure the state government hears the concerns of the local community regarding the Synergy Alberton wind farm proposal.
Alleged drugged driver
Police intercepted an allegedly drug-affected driver on the Princes Highway near Kilmany on Saturday.
Fast rail pledge
The Liberal-Nationals Coalition has pledged to deliver a European-style fast train network for regional Victoria, if elected in the November state poll.
Water tower works
The work on the Sale Water Tower project is nearly finished, with the interior next to be completed.
Police remember their fallen
Wellington Shire-based police officers held a remembrance day at St Paul’s Cathedral last week, in advance of national Police Remembrance Day last Saturday.
Decades-old beach blocks saga still causing grief
The daughter of a former Golden Beach block owner is questioning why Wellington Shire Council continued to send out rates notices to owners of blocks which could not be built on, when rates did not have to be paid.
Lakes at ‘crisis point’ — VRFish
VRFish, the peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers, is calling on all political parties to commit to a comprehensive fish recovery plan to save the iconic Gippsland Lakes fishery.
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Sale could host Victoria’s second Regional Police Academy to train and retain recruits in Gippsland, with Wellington Shire Council pitching the former TAFE centre...
