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Wellington Shire communities honour their own

People from across Wellington Shire were recognised for their community efforts at local Australian Day events on Monday.

The Maffra and District Community Bank target reached

The Maffra and District Community Bank branch has reached its minimum capital raise target and the new branch is now set to open its doors in late February.

Viewer frustration

Gippslanders and people further afield have vented their frustrations at television reception dropping out and particular television stations not being available altogether since the switch to digital television

Lakes Oil hopes for drilling miles off

The government intendes to establish a parliamentary inquiry early this year to provide a full assessment of the issues associated with potential onshore gas development.

CSG Maffra and Districts meeting

CSG Maffra and Districts will hold a planning meeting next Monday, February 2, for a Tinamba, Newry and districts coal seam gas free declaration event.

A young man with community spirit

Seeing the community come together for a cause is a great thrill for Fulham's Benjamin Scarfo.

Taking up the community baton

Modesty appears to be one of David Harrington's most admirable qualities, after his charitable nature and dedication to the Sale community.

Fire medals for Gippsland duo

Two Gippsland Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning officers have received the Australian Fire Services Medal for their contributions to combating bushfires.

Local man’s OAM for youth work

Langsborough- Port Albert resident Wayne Bass has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal for noteworthy service to youth and to the community in the Australia Day 2015 Honours List.

School back this week

Police are also reminding motorists to be aware that school will be back this week, urging them to pay particular attention while driving near schools and urging them to obey school zone speed limits.

Dargo fire all clear

Fire activity has subsided 28 kilometres north-west of Dargo.

Ombudsman for Defence aircraft activities

Defence aircraft noise management activities will be independently reviewed by the Aircraft Noise Ombudsman.

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