Council partners in energy conference
Wellington Shire Council partnered with the recent Gippsland New Energy Conference.
The third year the council has supported the event, reinforcing what it claimed was...
Esso to progress CCS project
David Braithwaite
ESSO Australia won't need to complete an environmental effects statement for the onshore component of its carbon storage project off the Wellington coast.
State...
Council set for new look
Stefan Bradley
THE ballot lines have officially been drawn for the Wellington Shire Council elections, with 16 candidates putting their name forward across the three...
Local National MPs rail against service changes
The latest decision of the state government regarding Gippsland rail services has seen a reduction in customer comfort and service, according to local MPs.
The...
Bridge strengthening works underway on Myrtlebank-Fulham Rd
BRIDGE strengthening works on Myrtlebank-Fulham Rd began last month as part of the alternative truck route around Sale, following a number of delays.
The planning...
Creating better homes for fish in Lower Avon river
West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority has completed a project on the lower Avon River to understand resident fish populations, create more habitat for them...
Local artists in major exhibition
Regional Australia's premier outdoor art exhibition, Sculptures in the Garden, will embark on its biggest year yet after receiving an unprecedented number of submissions.
A...
Shadow Treasurer visits Gippsland
Housing, rental availability and affordability and state taxation were on the agenda when shadow state treasurer Brad Rowswell visited Gippsland this week.
Mr Rowswell visited...
Federal electorate boundary review for Gippsland sees no changes
The federal electorate of Gippsland will be unchanged after the Australian Electoral Commission released its changes to Victoria's boundaries.
Draft boundaries were released in May...
Toilets needed at Stratford, Maffra skate parks: Hogan
Northern Ward candidate at the Wellington Shire Council election Jamie Hogan has called for toilets to be built at skate parks around the shire,...
Grammar gets ready to tap down 42nd St
GIPPSLAND Grammar says it is thrilled to announce its spectacular production of the Tony Award-winning musical 42nd Street.
Directed by the school's director of performing...
Gippsland Times to be fair for all candidates
With the deadline for nominations passing and the draw of positions on the ballot papers held, Wellington Shire is officially in an election period.
As...
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Loch Sport home burns down, man escapes with serious injury
A LOCH Sport home burnt down on Thursday morning after a portable camping cooktop reportedly exploded in the kitchen.
The incident on Kookaburra St occurred...
