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.
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.
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.
Ryan resigns
Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan has resigned.
Positive drug tests
Three local drivers will receive infringement notices after they each returned positive readings to preliminary oral fluid tests.
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





