Conditions test hockey players
Round seven of the East Gippsland Hockey Association competition was played at the weekend in difficult conditions.
Wellington and Maffra competed at the Gippsland Regional...
Footpath should be a priority: councillor
Wellington Shire Council (WSC) says a footpath connection to Alberton Primary School's front gate is among the most achievable projects to improve student safety...
Maffra Structure Plan updated: Council Beat
Wellington Shire Council's (WSC) recent ordinary meeting resolved some long-standing matters, including incorporating the Maffra Structure Plan into the shire's planning scheme.
Councillor Scott Rossetti...
Council budget adopted
Councillors discussed managing financial pressures as Wellington Shire Council (WSC) adopted its 2026-27 budget last week, which includes a 2.75 per cent rise in...
Gippsland farmers testing irrigation systems powered by AI tech
Trailblazing Gippsland farmers are using artificial intelligence (AI) and smart tech to save water, money and protect local waterways while inspiring others to do...
Mixed response to farmgate milk prices
New farmgate milk prices have generated a mixed response from dairy farmers and representative bodies, with some milk processors putting forward extra support payments,...
Lakes Blue Energy wants Wombat-5 gas well testing near Seaspray to determine commercial potential
Gas exploration company Lakes Blue Energy wants to carry out another round of testing at the Wombat-5 gas well near Seaspray to see whether...
Chester and speaker launch my first speech comp
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and the Speaker of the House of Representatives Milton Dick have launched the 2026 My First Speech Competition...
Report shows community insights into health system experiences
The Gippsland Primary Health Network (PHN) has published the latest summary of insights from the community, stakeholders and the health sector, highlighting key opportunities...
Nurse Antoinette Pitt will run as an independent for the upper house
Housing, and support for farmers are the two main priorities for Antoinette Pitt, an independent candidate running for the Eastern Victoria region in this...
Police Beat: June 17 2026
Stolen items retrieved in Woodside
POLICE have recovered items stolen from a Woodside property.
Last Wednesday, police executed a search warrant in Moe when officers saw...
Big battery in Morwell’s big price tag
DEVELOPMENT has been approved for a proposed $1.3 billion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Morwell.
TagEnergy and the state government announced the second major...
Latest News
FOGO collection begins soon
The collection of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins will begin across Wellington Shire next month.
FOGO services are beginning in three Gippsland shires...
