A two per cent rate rise is proposed
A two per cent rate rise has been proposed for Wellington Shire Council's 2017-18 budget.
More water for Thomson River is announced
More water will flow through the Thomson River, with the state government taking the next step in delivering an additional eight gigalitres of water.
Alleged assault at speedway
Police are investigating an alleged assault at the Rosedale Speedway on Friday night.
Drink-drivers on Easter roads
Eight drink drivers were detected in Wellington Shire during an police blitz during the Easter weekend.
Heyfield house fire
CFA firefighters were called to an early morning house fire in Heyfield on Thursday.
By George, they’ve actually done it
After months of hard work, the new Heyfield and Districts Museum will be opening in the old post office building in Heyfield on Saturday.
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.
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