Final council meeting before election
IT was like the end of a school year.
Wellington Shire Council held its final ordinary meeting of the four-year term on Tuesday night, with...
Sand for shorebirds on the Gippsland Lakes
AN important Love Our Lakes project to renourish sand islands in the Gippsland Lakes is underway to restore habitat for beach nesting birds.
The multi-partner...
Prepare your property ahead of increased fire risk
The Country Fire Authority is urging residents to prepare their properties ahead of the fire danger period, with parts of Victoria facing an early...
Covering all bases to protect drinking water
Gippsland Water is making steady progress in a significant program of works to protect drinking water supplies across its service area.
The organisation has finished...
‘Gippslanders first’ in renewables plan: O’Brien
The Nationals will move to ensure "Gippslanders are put first" in the transition to renewables.
State Member for Gippsland South Danny O'Brien said Gippslanders had...
CFA warn hefty penalties loom for escaped burn-offs
The Country Fire Authority is urging Victorians to take extra precautions while burning-off ahead of the Fire Danger Period to avoid penalties and unnecessary...
VEC sorry for ballot pack error
The Victorian Electoral Commission has apologised for an error which saw some voters receive the wrong candidate statements in their Wellington Shire election ballot...
Storm debris donated to Yarram business for community projects
Almost $50,000 in revenue from debris generated during the February storms emergency response and managed by Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) has been reinvested...
Car flips in Sale
Stefan Bradley
Police are investigating a collision in Sale last Thursday afternoon (October 10) that led to a Hyundai i30 flipping onto its side.
“It is...
Madeley takes campaign on the road
Local resident Cindy Madeley is taking her passion for community service to the next level by running for the Coastal Ward in the Wellington...
Regional Roads Victoria name quietly removed
The functions of Regional Roads Victoria have been integrated into the Department of Transport.
The government confirmed this following the claims it had quietly dumped...
Call for St John Ambulance volunteers
St John Ambulance Victoria is seeking passionate individuals eager to join its local divisions and make a real difference.
Part of the drive for an...
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Wearing wellies for good cause
Cowwarr Primary School’s gumboots were back in action to help achieve a better life for foster children, with their annual charity driving donations of...
