March on Esso headquarters
An estimated 1000 workers marched on Esso’s Melbourne headquarters, as the stand-off outside Longford Gas Plants between Esso, UGL, unions and employees ticked over 300 days.
Land is returned
A parcel of land at Hollands Landing was officially handed back to the Gunaikurnai people in a moving ceremony.
Shire’s draft budget is up for comment
A $35 increase in the kerbside rubbish collection charge has been proposed as Wellington Shire Council looks to find a solution to its recycling issue.
Barriers contributing to roo deaths?
Roadside barriers along the Longford-Loch Sport Rd are resulting in increased kangaroo deaths, according to locals.
Shakespeare festival begins Saturday
This year’s Shakespeare on the River Festival will have the theme ‘For the Love of Shakespeare’.
Big ticket items in budget
A $4.25 million redevelopment of the stadium at the Cameron Sporting Complex, Maffra, is a major feature of Wellington Shire Council’s draft 2018-19 budget.
Quake shakes marathon effort
A local man is preparing to give back to the villagers affected by February’s “apocalyptic” Papua New Guinea earthquake by embarking on his own challenge.
Church class action
The Catholic Church in Gippsland is set to become embroiled in a landmark class action to be brought by alleged victims of child abuse, which could run into millions of dollars.
Boat capsizes near Port Albert
A man was rescued by the coast guard after his boat capsized off Port Albert on Sunday.
Diesel thief in Cowwarr
Police are investigating a man caught on camera siphoning diesel in Cowwarr.
Converting coal to hydrogen
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has described a world first coal-to-hydrogen project in the Latrobe Valley as playing a critically important role as the fuel of the future.
Local businesses to benefit
Five businesses in the Wellington Shire will benefit from the federal government’s $20 million spend on industry and business in Gippsland, which will create almost 260 positions locally.
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