Tag: Council meeting
We need better train services: council
Chronic overcrowding and infrequent Gippsland rail services are among the gaps in regional public transport that a local councillor believes the fuel crisis has...
Councillor labels fourth bin for glass a ‘burden’
Wellington Shire Council is pushing back against the state government's plan to mandate a fourth kerbside bin for glass, citing financial and logistical burdens.
The...
Extra $10k for rail trail in council budget
The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail committee requested $10,000 on top of Wellington Shire Council’s current funding contributions, which council has agreed to fund.
Councillors voted...
Council beat: Capital works budget adjusted
Wellington Shire Council accepted this year's adjusted capital works budget at Tuesday's meeting, confirming a $4 million reduction following the cancellation of the Sale...
A rundown of council’s draft budget 2025/26
Wellington Shire Council’s draft budget for the next financial year outlines the cost of rolling out green bins, determining which municipal roads will get...
Jury out on farm blades of glory
IN a decisive stand against the controversial Gelliondale Wind Farm project, Coastal Ward Councillor, Gary Stephens declared his strong opposition during the third Wellington...
Council’s ordinary meeting on August 15 2023: surplus land, new tenderers and financials
Wellington Shire Council's ordinary council meeting took place on Tuesday, August 15, with apologies from Councillors Gayle Maher and Marcus McKenzie. Sale of surplus...
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Prepare for the Biggest PJ Day
Children and young people across Gippsland are being invited to wear their pyjamas with purpose this September, as A Better Life For Foster Kids...
