Council looks at rates
Wellington Shire Council will continue using its current method for setting rates for properties, if it adopts its draft rating strategy.
ABC ‘doesn’t understand Gippsland’
A Wellington Shire councillor accused ABC managing director Mark Scott of lacking an understanding of Gippsland.
Charges over alleged assaults
Two people are have been charged following an alleged assault and affray in Maffra on Saturday.
Police searching for BASE jumpers
Yarram police are appealing for information after eight people reportedly BASE jumped from the Omega Tower near Woodside Sunday morning.
$2.5m for Fed Training
Federation Training will receive a $2.5 million boost from the state government's TAFE fund.
Bill Shorten drops in for a chat
Opposition leader Bill Shorten was in Sale last Thursday for the funeral of Australian Workers' Union life member John Clarence, who was an active member offshore for local oil and gas industry workers.
Crooked River cattle impounded
A lack of fencing has led to a Crooked River farmer having his stock impounded and claiming victimisation by Wellington Shire Council.
Push for new school
Wellington Shire Council is seeking to meet with Education Minister James Merlino to secure $15 million in funding for a new Sale Specialist School.
O’Brien to seek Nationals pre-selection
Eastern Victoria MLC Danny O'Brien has admitted he could be taking a risk if he becomes the Nationals candidate for the Gippsland South by-election.
Stolen car torched
Wellington Crime Investigation Unit is investigating a car fire at Munro on Wednesday.
Collision blocks Sale-Maffra Rd
The eastbound lane on the Sale-Maffra Rd was closed for several hours Wednesday night after a two vehicle collision at The Boulevard intersection.
Utility stripped
Alloy wheels stolen from car at Longford.
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Forestry funding investment announced
Gippsland businesses can grow employment and expand their operations with the state government's ongoing investment in former native timber harvesting communities.
Agriculture Minister Ros Spence...
