Tag: Wellington Shire Council
Council: Don’t throw batteries away in kerbside bins
Wellington Shire Council is reinforcing batteries cannot be disposed of in kerbside bins under any circumstance, after a nationwide increase in battery-related fires in...
Council to use new funds for prevention of family violence
Stefan Bradley
WELLINGTON Shire Council will employ a 'Free From Violence' Officer, who will manage programs and initiatives for the prevention of family violence and...
Dr Cameron ‘Jamie’ Hogan is running for council
Lobbyist Dr Cameron (Jamie) Hogan, known for previously managing the Derek Amos Community Hub, will run as a candidate in this year’s Wellington Shire...
Council beat – March 19 2024
THE final ordinary Wellington Shire Council meeting for March was held on Tuesday (March 19), running for 48 minutes with no apologies.
Dangerous gravel
BUNDALAGUAH local...
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 beat – March 5 2024
THE third Wellington Shire Council Ordinary Meeting for 2023 (Tuesday, march 5) was as impassioned as council meetings get in our shire, going for...
No answers on second break-in on Derek Amos building in just over a year
The second break-in on the former Sale High School building on Raymond Street in just over a year occurred about one week after the...
Council Beat – February 20 2024
Erika Allen and Stefan Bradley
THE second ordinary meeting of the year for Wellington Shire Council was short and sweet - going for a grand...
Port Albert’s updated flood risk measures
WELLINGTON Shire Council has endorsed new updated measures under the Building Regulations to manage floor levels in flood-prone urban areas within Port Albert.
The decision...
Police investigating after Derek Amos Community Hub set on fire
WELLINGTON Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating, following a fire in Sale at the former Sale High School at 55 Raymond Street.
Victoria Police say...
Yarram & surrounds: Supporting communities affected by ongoing power outage
In response to the ongoing power outage emergencies affecting our region, Wellington Shire Council is committed to supporting the community's recovery efforts.
Council is working...
Australia Day honours recognised by councillors
Erika Allen
COASTAL Ward Councillor, Gary Stephens recognised the remarkable Wellington residents acknowledged in this year's Australia Day Honours at Tuesday's council meeting.
Among the distinguished...
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Bird of the month: jacky winter
The jacky winter is a small grey-brown bird from the Australasian robin family with a more subdued appearance than some other robins.
Males and females...
