Council beat, August 19: Council adopts plans, financial report
Wellington Shire Council's last meeting of August was brief, as councillors smoothly adopted various plans related to finances, assets, and health.
Councillor Garry Stephens was...
Parliamentary inquiry into oil, gas decommissioning
A STATE parliamentary committee is seeking public input as part of its inquiry into the decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure.
The Legislative Council Environment...
Debate continues over Fingerboards mine
Opponents of the proposed Fingerboards Critical Sands Project have maintained their fear the Lindenow Valley's combination of horticultural and agricultural farming, the mighty Mitchell...
Glengarry Pub gets involved in flannos for farmers fundraising
Raising a glass or two for farmers, the Glengarry Pub participated in the national charity, Flannel For A Farmer Day, with the Farm Angels...
Hauling hay from way out west
Hauling support to farmers in truckloads, many transport companies have been sourcing hay supply for local farmers across the country.
Having recently dropped a load...
Long-awaited McLoughlins Beach Jetty completed
The McLoughlins Beach community is celebrating the completion of the long-awaited new jetty.
Joining locals in celebrating was state Member for Gippsland South Danny O'Brien,...
Left wanting by new timetable
The state government has been accused of "once again leaving Gippslanders east of Traralgon behind", following the announcement of a new Gippsland rail line...
New mine to require freight rail service
Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) has announced the formation of a new Freight Rail Taskforce (FRT) after preliminary studies confirmed that the proposed new mine...
Local company to turn rubbish into hydrogen
Zerogen, a locally-founded company dedicated to the production of sustainable energy and fuels for the regions, has been awarded a key licence, allowing it...
Pads, tampons free at libraries
Wellington Shire libraries are part of a state government initiative providing free pads and tampons at public venues across Victoria.
The government's $23 million program...
Ausnet works this Saturday
AusNet has been working to improve the energy network and power reliability across Gippsland.
This month, AusNet will be undertaking planned works and network upgrades...
Rates notices with ESVF delivered
Victorian households and businesses have begun receiving council rates notices this month containing the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy.
This new tax...
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Wellington hard rubbish collection returns this spring
Wellington Shire Council's annual hard waste collection will return this spring, providing residents with a convenient way to dispose of unwanted household items while...
