Grants for creative events in Regional Vic
Applications are now open for the state government Small Regional Presenters program, with grants of up to $15,000 to help volunteers and local councils...
Strong demand drives up rent
Stefan Bradley
RENTS rose by $20 per week in the past year across regional Victoria, with strong demand driving rents higher throughout Gippsland, according to...
Spring Field Day to focus on production
Soils, pastures, livestock, grains and fodder, the five four research pillars of the Gippsland Agricultural Group (GAgG) will be covered in detail at the...
Milestone success for native mouse matchmakers
Precious pookila pups have been spotted in Wilsons Promontory National Park, signalling an early success for a genetic rescue mission.
In September 2023, six female...
Crime rises in Wellington
David Braithwaite
THE number of criminal incidents in Wellington Shire rose 4.2 per cent for the year to June 30, the latest crime statistics has...
Stratford’s new co-working space launched
Stefan Bradley
WITH the ceremonial ribbon cut, the community in and around Stratford can now take advantage of a brand new co-working space with reliable...
Investigation underway after fur seal euthanised
The Conservation Regulator is appealing for public assistance after a juvenile sub-Antarctic fur seal was found with critical injuries in suspicious circumstances on Lake...
Highlighting farmers’ mental health issues
Katrina Brandon
JUST a farmer, some people say.
They are the ones putting food on our tables. But, they are people who are spending multiple hours...
Storm recovery funding for Wellington
The federal and state governments have expanded support for communities impacted by August's severe storm events to Wellington Shire.
Wellington is one of nine local...
Works has begun on new McLoughlins Beach jetty
WORK has begun on building a new jetty at McLoughlins Beach.
Progress was welcomed by state Member for Gippsland South Danny O'Brien, who said the...
Police Beat: October 4 2024
Motor vehicle thefts up
WELLINGTON Police are sounding the alarm on an increase in theft from motor vehicles in the Maffra and Sale area on...
Ballot packs being sent out
Voters enrolled in Wellington Shire should check the mail for their ballot packs for this month's local council election.
Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel has encouraged...
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TAFE Gippsland award for apprentices
The TAFE Gippsland Education Awards were held on August 1 at The Wedge, Sale, celebrating the best and brightest of its students, apprentices and...
