Stars shine at Rosedale
Rosedale Primary School students were treated to a cricket clinic hosted by the Melbourne Stars last Thursday, as the Big Bash franchise came to Wellington Shire.
Top of the class
In what would have been one of the few days of the year where teenagers were excited to get up at 7am, anxious secondary school students across Victoria set their alarms early to check smartphones and tablets for their VCE results on Friday.
Flying first class at RAAF
The first intake of students for the new Basic Flying Training School at RAAF Base, East Sale will arrive in the region in just weeks.
O’Brien loses frontbench spot
Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has lost his place in the state shadow cabinet.
Making hay for those in need
Drought-affected farmers got an early Christmas present on Thursday, when more than 340 hay bales rolled into Longford.
No spill for Lake Glenmaggie
Southern Rural Water has announced a 35 per cent allocation against low reliability shares held by Macalister Irrigation District irrigators, in addition to 100 per cent of their high reliability water.
Bath, Shing retain upper house seats
ELECTION 2018 | Four of the five positions for the Eastern Victoria upper house region were retained by incumbents.
Smyth named top citizen
Laurie Smyth was recognised for the many hours spent volunteering in the community by being named the Wellington Shire citizen of the year.
East Gippsland Shire Council will oppose Glenaladale mine
East Gippsland Shire Council has heeded the concerns of community members and will formally state its opposition to the proposed Fingerboards mineral sands mine at Glenaladale.
Energy projects bring ‘dumping ground’ claims
Three energy-related projects which proponents say have the potential to create jobs and investment in Wellington Shire and Latrobe Valley are creating waves in Gippsland communities.
West Barracouta to proceed
ExxonMobil and BHP have approved the development of the West Barracouta gas field in Bass Strait, bringing new gas supplies to the Australian domestic market.
Ombudsman investigating council
The Victorian Ombudsman will investigate Wellington Shire Council’s handling of matters affecting owners of the land along the Ninety Mile Beach.
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