Tag: Wellington Shire Council
Local police raise alarm over road deaths
Police in Wellington and East Gippsland are alarmed at the number of drivers who continue to be caught breaking road rules.
Those caught speeding and...
P-Plater 60km/h over limit: Police Beat – January 16 2023
A P-PLATER was allegedly caught travelling more than 60km/h over the speed limit in Wurruk on the night of January 2.
Local officers were returning...
FoodWorks Loch Sport earns retailer award
FoodWorks Loch Sport has been crowned Australian United Retailer’s (AUR) VIC/SA/TAS Express Store of the Year at the 2023 AUR Store Excellence Awards.
Loch Sport...
Community Corner – December 15 2023
Maffra band this Sunday
Maffra Municipal Band presents Maffra Carols on Sunday, December 17 commencing at 7pm at the Maffra Recreation Reserve. BYO chair/rug. Santa...
Kerbside wheelie bins to be replaced
WELLINGTON Shire Council will shortly replace every household's kerbside bins as part of improvements to Wellington's waste collection service over the next few years.
All...
Ian Bye elected Chair of regional advocacy group One Gippsland
Wellington Shire Council Mayor, Ian Bye has been elected Chair of One Gippsland, an advocacy group that represents the Gippsland region at large.
As Chair...
State government reforms to improve local council culture
Stefan Bradley
WELLINGTON Shire Council has welcomed the state government's flagged legislative changes that aim to improve the accountability and performance of councillors across Victoria.
Last...
Mayor Bye says expect “more of the same” after re-election
WELLINGTON Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye says people should expect more of the same from the council with his successful re-election bid, saying “nothing...
Ian Bye and Gayle Maher elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Ian Bye was re-elected Mayor of Wellington Shire for a third consecutive term on Wednesday night, having held mayoral office in 2022 and 2023.
Joining...
Council Beat – October 17 2023
Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye opened Tuesday's council meeting with a resounding and sincere acknowledgement of the services that assisted the Wellington Shire...
Council meeting highlights – October 3 2023
WELLINGTON Shire Council met on Tuesday night (October 3) for an ordinary meeting, here are the highlights.
Volunteers thanked for emergency assistance
A SPECIAL acknowledgement came from...
Gippsland Print Award winner formally announced
A MELBOURNE-BASED artist, Rosalind Atkins, has been named the 2023 Gippsland Print Award winner.
Wellington Shire Council Mayor, Ian Bye, announced Atkins as the recipient...
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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...
