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.
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.
State money for hospitals
This year’s state budget will include an extra $50 million for hospitals and health services.
Prisoner dies after a fall
A man has died, after falling from a second storey at Fulham Correctional Centre.
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.
Federal funding to boost Gippsland jobs
UPDATED: A $20 million federal government investment in industry and business in Gippsland is forecast to create more than 1200 new jobs, including almost 260 positions in Wellington Shire.
Man airlifted after Flynn crash
A man was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital after colliding with a tree near Flynn on Wednesday evening.
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Second win for Sale in Gippsland League netball
David Braithwaite and Blake Metcalf-Holt
SALE secured its second win of the Gippsland League netball season, defeating Warragul 66-37 at home on Saturday.
Scores at Sale...
