Child safety overhaul to focus on strengthening working with children’s check
The state government has announced an overhaul of child safety measures in the wake of a Melbourne childcare worker being charged with dozens of...
Capturing Newry in colour
Loch Sport mural artist Simon White is capturing Wellington Shire’s history, industry, and people in bold, colourful murals.
His latest work, commissioned by the Farmers...
Homelessness Week event highlights growing housing crisis
More than 1500 origami houses were displayed during Homelessness Week (August 4 to 10), with the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) in Traralgon hosting...
New council plans setting the pace for next four years
Wellington Shire Council last week formally adopted its four key strategic documents.
The plans - the Council Plan 2025-29, Financial Plan, Asset Plan, and Municipal...
Council beat, August 19: Council adopts plans, financial report
Wellington Shire Council's last meeting of August was brief, as councillors smoothly adopted various plans related to finances, assets, and health.
Councillor Garry Stephens was...
Parliamentary inquiry into oil, gas decommissioning
A STATE parliamentary committee is seeking public input as part of its inquiry into the decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure.
The Legislative Council Environment...
Debate continues over Fingerboards mine
Opponents of the proposed Fingerboards Critical Sands Project have maintained their fear the Lindenow Valley's combination of horticultural and agricultural farming, the mighty Mitchell...
Glengarry Pub gets involved in flannos for farmers fundraising
Raising a glass or two for farmers, the Glengarry Pub participated in the national charity, Flannel For A Farmer Day, with the Farm Angels...
Hauling hay from way out west
Hauling support to farmers in truckloads, many transport companies have been sourcing hay supply for local farmers across the country.
Having recently dropped a load...
Long-awaited McLoughlins Beach Jetty completed
The McLoughlins Beach community is celebrating the completion of the long-awaited new jetty.
Joining locals in celebrating was state Member for Gippsland South Danny O'Brien,...
Left wanting by new timetable
The state government has been accused of "once again leaving Gippslanders east of Traralgon behind", following the announcement of a new Gippsland rail line...
New mine to require freight rail service
Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) has announced the formation of a new Freight Rail Taskforce (FRT) after preliminary studies confirmed that the proposed new mine...
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East Gippsland Winter Festival underway
The East Gippsland Winter Festival has officially launched, and the opening weekend was described as an epic celebration of community spirit, natural wonders and...
