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Council committed to renewable energy priorities
WELLINGTON Shire Council has backed its commitment to Wellington and Gippsland's renewable and new energy transition by adding a specialist to its business team.
The...
Council Beat – September 5 2023
NO apologies were needed at the ordinary Wellington Shire council meeting on Tuesday September 5, as all councillors attended. Despite a relatively lengthy meeting,...
Council is neutral on Voice to Parliament
WELLINGTON Shire Council's official stance on next month's Voice to Parliament referendum is one of neutrality.
"Wellington Shire Council provides no formal position on 'The...
Grant for Sale Art Circle
SALE Art Circle Inc. has received a $2500 grant as part of the Wellington Shire Council’s Quick Response Grant program.
With this money, the group...
Marking 160 years of council in Sale
Thursday, August 10, marks 160 years since the Borough of Sale was proclaimed in 1863, marking the introduction of local government to the area.
It...
Local grants ticked off by council
WELLINGTON Shire Council held an ordinary meeting on Tuesday evening (August 1).
All nine councillors were present, with Cr Carolyn Crossley attending remotely.
Here are the...
Dog euthanised after attacking two people in Sale
Stefan Bradley
TWO people have been taken to hospital after an unprovoked dog attack in Sale just after midnight on Sunday left both with injuries.
The...
Inaccessible: Sand migration dampens ramp funding
Tom Parry
DOUBTS are being raised about the viability of planned upgrades to boat ramps in Loch Sport, with one of the ramps having become...
Energy get-together
SALE is preparing to host the Gippsland New Energy Conference for a second year.
A "soft launch" of 2023's event took place on Wednesday, July...
Timber tussle: Council ‘not holding back’
Tom Parry
TENSIONS are growing between the state government and Wellington Shire Council over the end of native timber harvesting.
In a statement released last Thursday...
Locals reminded to keep homes fire safe during winter
WELLINGTON Shire Council is urging residents and local business owners not to become complacent about fire safety during the winter season.
The prompt follows a...
The late Malcolm Hole honoured
A FORMER councillor has been posthumously recognised as part of the King’s Birthday Honours, with the late Malcolm Hole awarded an Order of Australia...
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EGNFL: Boisdale-Briagolong & Stratford will again clash next year
LOCAL rivals Boisdale-Briagolong and Stratford will again clash in the opening round of the East Gippsland Football-Netball League season next year.
The EGFNL last week...
