All fired up for appeal
Maffra Fire Brigade is ready to rattle tins this Friday.
Shire traps 668 moggies
The days of cats roaming freely at night and disturbing wildlife and residents’ sleep could soon be over, thanks to the success of Wellington Shire Council’s wild cat trapping program and a soon-to-be introduced cat curfew.
CFMEU turns up the heat to save Heyfield timber jobs
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union is stepping up its campaign to save jobs at the Heyfield timber mill, robocalling marginal seats in the surrounding area.
We miss out on rail upgrades
The state government's announcement this week of upgrades to public transport in Gippsland has centred on the Latrobe Valley.
Fake tickets cause mayhem
Music fans are being warned not to buy tickets from unauthorised websites, after 28 Jimmy Barnes concert-goers turned up at Yarram's Regent Theatre on Sunday with fake tickets.
Hip-hop clinic a big hit
A hip-hop workshop has spread the message to embrace heritage, as part of this year's National Youth Week.
Objections to second house on property
A contentious planning permit application will be considered by Wellington Shire councillors at their next meeting.
Doc’s vital work in Middle East
Co-ordinating aero-medical evacuations for the Australian Defence Force across the entire Middle East region is a big responsibility for young doctor, Flight Lieutenant Ze-Chuen Goon.
Meet the new top cop in Wellington
Inspector Scott Brennan has taken the helm of Wellington Police Service Area, based in Sale, as the new Local Area Commander.
Firefighters injured
Four volunteer Country Fire Authority firefighters were hospitalised last week, after sustaining injuries in the line of duty in Sale on Friday.
Environmental assessment for Fingerboards proposal begins
The environmental assessment process for the proposed Fingerboards Mineral Sands project at Glenaladale has begun, following the decision by the state Planning Minister to require an Environment Effects Statement.
60 years of Saturday dances
The Sale Memorial Hall has run Saturday night dancing for 60 years, and on April 22, a special anniversary dance will be held.
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Looking back on the past year (2025)
December 2024:
A STORY that missed last year’s review, but deserves highlighting was the launch of Gippsland Jersey’s seventh Farming Conversations calendar championing mental health....
