Tag: Wellington Shire Council
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...
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...
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Professional Gippsland wood carver Olivia O’Connor sculpts her way forward
Olivia O’Connor, a full-time professional wood carver since 2013, creates contemporary sculptures and rocking horses using traditional techniques and hand tools.
A resident of Mirboo...
