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’.
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.
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.
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.
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Longford Uniting Kindergarten kids’ busy year learning STEM
The Longford Uniting Kindergarten has had a busy year learning about STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
Project learning is embedded into the kindergarten’s nature-based...
