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"We're going to have areas that are uninhabitable": How Wellington Shire is preparing for rising sea levels

"We're going to have areas that are uninhabitable": How Wellington Shire is preparing for rising sea levels

More than 80 percent of Australia’s population lives on or near the coast, which is why local councils around the country are preparing for the increasing flood risks and surging tides.

Jacob Wallace
HistoryHistory
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“End of an era”: The man who helped design Sale waves goodbye to his Thomson River tours

“End of an era”: The man who helped design Sale waves goodbye to his Thomson River tours

“I was the city engineer, town planner, building surveyor, all of them rolled into one.”

Jacob Wallace
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Sale's "Bin Chicken Island" ruffles feathers but council's hands are tied

Sale's "Bin Chicken Island" ruffles feathers but council's hands are tied

A former Wellington Shire mayor said the ibises were "spreading all over town, getting into bins and spreading food items".

Jacob Wallace
Wellington ShireWellington Shire
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Ross River Virus detected in Gippsland mosquitos. Here’s how to stay safe

Ross River Virus detected in Gippsland mosquitos. Here’s how to stay safe

The infection can cause symptoms such as joint pain and tiredness for many months.

Courtney O'Brien
Wellington ShireWellington Shire
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“Be prepared to stand there and say: ‘No, that's not okay’”: Gippslanders unite against family and domestic violence

“Be prepared to stand there and say: ‘No, that's not okay’”: Gippslanders unite against family and domestic violence

A major event in Sale this week will mark the end of the annual 16 days of activism to bring awareness to the issue.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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As oceans warm, Gippsland’s road network suffers

As oceans warm, Gippsland’s road network suffers

Councils, already streets behind on repairs, will face greater bills.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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From Korumburra to Catalonia: Gippsland officials head to Barcelona looking for smart infrastructure ideas

From Korumburra to Catalonia: Gippsland officials head to Barcelona looking for smart infrastructure ideas

Two local representatives will attend a smart city expo in Spain in early November to learn about agriculture, energy and industrial modernisation.

Jacob Wallace
Wellington ShireWellington Shire
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“It'll create jobs everywhere”: The emerging solar panel industry in Kilmany

“It'll create jobs everywhere”: The emerging solar panel industry in Kilmany

When the site opens it will have up to 220,000 units ready to be recycled.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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Up to 15,000 workers will build Gippsland’s wind farms. Where will they all live?

Up to 15,000 workers will build Gippsland’s wind farms. Where will they all live?

Gunaikurnai Land and Water Aboriginal Corporation, South Gippsland and Wellington shires secure $4.7 million for offshore wind planning.

Jacob Wallace
Wellington ShireWellington Shire
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15,000 jobs in 2027, Gippsland councils prepare for offshore wind economic boom

15,000 jobs in 2027, Gippsland councils prepare for offshore wind economic boom

Wellington Shire Mayor Scott Rossetti has been meeting with state and federal government ministers to discuss the council's approach to renewable energy infrastructure.

Jacob Wallace