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Increase in wasp activity

A marked increase in European wasp activity is keeping pest controllers occupied and locals on edge.

Two accidents on highway

Two separate accidents on the Princes Highway near Wurruk on Wednesday happened within minutes of each other.

Council looks at rezoning of land in Heyfield

Wellington Shire Council has adopted a study, which it hoped will lead to more residential development in Heyfield.

Surf life saving club secures funding

Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club has secured a share of $8 million of federal government funding, under the Beach Safety Equipment Fund.

Fatal crash at Hernes Oak

Police are investigating a fatal crash near Morwell.

Maffra speed limit survey

VicRoads wants to know what the broader Maffra community thinks about the current 60 kilometre per hour speed limit along Johnson St.

Mayor: more needed to improve rail

Wellington Shire mayor Carolyn Crossley welcomed the last week's state government announcement on improved transport services in Gippsland, but said the government was still not looking broadly enough.

Wellington wants more federal govt funding

Wellington Shire Council has added its voice to a campaign to increase the level of federal government funding to local government.

Esso HQ move

Esso's headquarters will move from Southbank to Docklands, with hopes some jobs will return to Longford.

More water for Thomson River is announced

More water will flow through the Thomson River, with the state government taking the next step in delivering an additional eight gigalitres of water.

Alleged assault at speedway

Police are investigating an alleged assault at the Rosedale Speedway on Friday night.

Drink-drivers on Easter roads

Eight drink drivers were detected in Wellington Shire during an police blitz during the Easter weekend.

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