Sale traffic crash
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following a fatal crash which occurred in Sale on Wednesday afternoon.
It is understood a car crashed...
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...
One Gippsland concerned for fishing amid offshore wind
The region's peak advocacy body, One Gippsland, has expressed "deep concern" about the possible impact of offshore wind on the region's fishing industry.
One Gippsland...
Child safety overhaul to focus on strengthening working with children’s check
The state government has announced an overhaul of child safety measures in the wake of a Melbourne childcare worker being charged with dozens of...
Capturing Newry in colour
Loch Sport mural artist Simon White is capturing Wellington Shire’s history, industry, and people in bold, colourful murals.
His latest work, commissioned by the Farmers...
Homelessness Week event highlights growing housing crisis
More than 1500 origami houses were displayed during Homelessness Week (August 4 to 10), with the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) in Traralgon hosting...
New council plans setting the pace for next four years
Wellington Shire Council last week formally adopted its four key strategic documents.
The plans - the Council Plan 2025-29, Financial Plan, Asset Plan, and Municipal...
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...
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Foster St footpath put on agenda
Cars and kerbs pose safety risks to residents who rely on mobility scooters as they navigate the northern side of Foster St, despite years...
