Tag: Wellington Shire Council
Wilson promises to bring back weekly red bins
The red bin ripple effect reached state government level last week, as the Coalition pledged to make weekly general waste collections mandatory if they...
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...
‘Stonewalled’ over road plan
Three tight-knit Myrtlebank families will be divided if a major bypass through their properties goes ahead. But they’re advocating for the state Department of...
New costs for household waste collection
The average household garbage and waste charge is set to rise by $59.60 from July 1, under Wellington Shire Council's (WSC) draft 2026-27 budget.
The...
Backlash against new waste policy
Odour, overflowing bins, and concerns about illegal dumping are fuelling community backlash against Wellington Shire Council's (WSC) move to fortnightly general waste collection. But...
Protect against mozzies following Loch Sport RRV detection
Two authorities have issued advice to travellers and residents heading to Wellington Shire’s coastal areas after routine mosquito trapping in Loch Sport detected Ross...
Infrastructure-heavy final council meeting of 2025
All councillors were present for the sitting of Wellington Shire Council’s final meeting for the year on Tuesday.
It began on a sombre note, as...
New shopping centre in Sale CBD proposed to replace Bunnings
With Bunnings set to leave Sale's central business district for the northern growth area, Wellington Shire Council is assessing new plans for a major...
Council beat December 2: Place names on agenda
Wellington Shire Council met for its penultimate meeting of the year on Tuesday. The meeting happened to be on the council’s 31st birthday, as...
Council spruik jobs expo for employees affected by Dicky Bill closure
The immediate closure of two major agricultural and timber employers within a fortnight left about 100 people in Wellington Shire without work.
Dicky Bill Australia...
Ownership of Senior Citizens Club building in dispute
The Sale Senior Citizens Club is challenging Wellington Shire Council’s (WSC) claim to ownership of the building it has called home since 1968, arguing...
Plenty to acknowledge at September 2 council meeting
Wellington Shire Council (WSC) met briefly on Tuesday night, spending most of the 20 minutes on acknowledgements before councillor Geoff Wells announced he was...
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Sharing smarter teaching strategies
Workshops delivered by local teachers, for teachers, at the inaugural TeachMeet Gippsland explored how educators can help students become better learners while making the...
