Pool, spas not meeting standards
Owners of pools and spas in Wellington Shire are being urged to step up their compliance, with 60 per cent of inspections so far failing barrier regulations.
Shops close, jobs go
Staff at three of Sale's core fashion stores are reeling after being told the shops at Gippsland Centre will shut their doors on Sunday.
Maffra woman heading to Antarctica for camp
A Maffra woman with a passion for science has been selected as one of 79 women from around the world who will head to Antarctica in February for a three-week leadership camp that will highlight climate change and women in science.
Million dollar milestone
Heyfield and District Community Bank is celebrating after announcing it has donated more than $1 million back into the town.
Food and wine festival delights
Sampling the best produce from across the region, hundreds of people from Gippsland and beyond attended this year’s Heyfield Food and Wine Festival.
New speed restriction zone
In a safety boost for students and residents, a new 60 kilometre per hour school speed zone will be implemented on the Princes Highway in Sale, adjacent to the new Sale Specialist School from Tuesday.
Council looks at issues relating to growth
Three issues relating to potential residential growth in the Sale area will go before Wellington Shire Council on Tuesday night.
Pets poisoned in Briagolong
UPDATED: Police and RSPCA officers are investigating the poisoning of pet dogs and cats in Briagolong.
Escaped burn-off
Emergency services from across the district attended an escaped burn-off at Wandana Rd in Sale on Wednesday afternoon.
Greens reject gas plan
Gippsland's green groups have rejected claims by state Nationals leader Peter Walsh that more gas exploration will reduce prices and relieve shortages.
Lucky ‘duck’ is rescued in Sale
Wellington Shire’s stunning lakes and wetlands are home to a wonderful array of water birds, but one strange looking visitor to a Guthridge Parade backyard this week still came as a surprise to a bird-loving Sale couple.
Councillor’s biosecurity motion falls flat
A plea by Wellington Shire councillor Keith Mills for council to adopt a stronger policy on animal welfare biosecurity when handling straying stock failed to win the approval of other councillors.
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Infrastructure-heavy final council meeting of 2025
All councillors were present for the sitting of Wellington Shire Council’s final meeting for the year on Tuesday.
It began on a sombre note, as...
