Traffic changes on Princes Highway
All traffic will be switched onto the new section of the Princes Highway between Denison and Maffra-Rosedale Rds from Monday, January 12.
Traffic will be transferred to the new highway south of the existing road and one lane will be open in each direction.
Livestock, RFDS contracts awarded
Wellington Shire Council has awarded a contract to fit out the selling shed at the refurbished Sale Livestock Exchange and to redevlop buildings to house the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Wellington Shire Council’s offices evacuated
Wellington Shire Council's offices were evacuated on Christmas Eve after a suspicious package prompted an emergency response.
Fast grants up for grabs
Wellington Shire is inviting community groups to apply for Quick Response Grants.
Open all year round, the scheme supports minor initiatives which encourage partnerships, celebrate occasions and assist with maintenance of community assets.
Police holiday warning
Police across Wellington and East Gippsland are urging visitors to local holiday areas to 'lock it or lose it'.
Fee hike to save Rosedale’s early learning centre
Changes to services and fee structures have been announced to keep the Rosedale Neighbourhood Kids Early Learning Centre from closing within two years.
Christmas window winners
Wellington Shire mayor Carolyn Crossley was impressed with the Christmas window displays in Sale's central business district.
Council steps in to clean up highway
The western entry to Sale should be a lot tidier this Christmas now work has begun along the Princes Highway at Wurruk following expressions of community concern.
Massive loads delivered to gas conditioning plant
Oversize equipment transporters have in recent weeks moved a number of massive loads to Esso's Longford Gas plant.
ExxonMobil begins Turrum field drilling
ExxonMobil subsidiary Esso Australia is drilling five new wells at the Turrum field in Bass Strait to develop new gas supplies.
Beach drowning
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man at Venus Bay on Sunday afternoon.
Exxon pulls out of on-shore gas
ExxonMobil is reported to have ended the Victoria Natural Gas joint venture it formed with Ignite Energy Resources in mid-2012.
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Maffra Band Spring Concert at Maffra Memorial Hall
Spring into spring with Maffra Municipal Band’s gala concert on Sunday, August 31, from 2pm to 4.30pm at the Maffra Memorial Hall.
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