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The Middle of Everywhere

With mountains to one side, the sea on the other and rolling green hills and lakes in between, the Wellington region of Gippsland is smack-bang in The Middle of Everywhere. Just a short drive from Melbourne, but far enough away. Filled with hidden gems to see and enjoy. A great place to visit, live, work, invest and grow. #themiddleofeverywhere

Wellington Shire Council

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is Victoria’s third largest municipality. Wellington Shire is ideally placed for enjoying all that Gippsland has to offer, whether as a resident, visitor or tourist. It extends from the Great Dividing Range and Victoria’s High Country, through rich irrigated flats and some of the most productive grazing land in Australia to the internationally significant Gippsland Lakes and Wetlands and the Ninety Mile Beach and Bass Strait.

Pace

For almost 60 years Pace has been providing professional print, marketing, design and digital services to Melbourne, regional Victoria and far beyond. Pace works closely with clients such as Ford, Shell, Alcoa, PaintRight, Deakin University, Cotton On, Harrop Engineering, University of Tasmania and a significant list of others as an embedded integrated agency.

Paul Bennet Airshows

Whether the world class Wolf Pitts Pro Solo Unlimited Aerobatic Display, the showcase of absolute precision with the three ship SkyAces Formation Aerobatic Team or the thundering, historic roar of multiple Warbird Displays, Paul Bennet Airshows offers professional services from all corners of the air show industry.

Visit Gippsland (Gipps Wonder Land)

Gippsland is a diverse region located to the east of Melbourne, stretching to the New South Wales border. The region is known for expansive coastline and the Gippsland Lakes, Wilsons Promontory National Park and a cluster of charming villages, including Walhalla, Loch and Metung. It’s also known for great food and wine, and a chance to see wildlife in the wild. Gippsland offers an iconic coastal itinerary to self-drive between Sydney and Melbourne.

SportPilot

SportPilot Magazine is produced and delivered three times each year to one of the largest groups of active aviation enthusiasts in Australia. SportPilot is delivered to the mailboxes of every RAAus member, as well as affiliated flight schools and aero clubs. Our readership base is over 10,000 strong, consisting of individuals with a wide range of aviation-related interests. From state-of-the-art factory-built light aircraft to homebuilt ultralights, weight-shift trikes and powered parachutes, SportPilot covers it all.

Esso Australia

For nearly 50 years, Esso Australia has operated the Gippsland Basin oil and gas production system in Victoria, Australia, providing energy that Australians can rely on while supporting local jobs and the economy.

As they work to continue providing the energy Australians need, they are committed to operating responsibly, including supporting our local communities and caring for the local environment. In 2021, they established their Low Carbon Solutions business to commercialise the company’s extensive lower-emission portfolio with the objective of creating long-term shareholder value and supporting global emission reduction efforts through their South East Australia Carbon Capture Hub.

Aside from having a strong commitment towards decarbonising Gippsland’s gas, Esso Australia has also been heavily involved with the communities in which they operate, contributing to more than 200 community groups each year through their community outreach programs.

Pilatus Aircraft

Founded in 1939, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd develops and produces the world’s most unique aircraft: from the legendary PC-12, the best-selling single-engine turboprop in its class, to the PC-7 MKX and PC-21 and associated simulators, the market-leading systems for pilot training. The brand-new PC-24 is the world’s first ever business jet designed for use on short unprepared runways. The Pilatus team consists of over 2300 exceptional employees who make the company, which is domiciled in Stans, one of the largest and most innovative employers in Central Switzerland. The Pilatus Group also includes independent subsidiaries in the USA and Australia. Pilatus provides training for over 140 apprentices in various professions – job training for young people has always been a very high priority. Pilatus remains committed to Switzerland as a hub for work and new ideas, and acts in a sustainable and environmentally-conscious manner at all times.

Jet Aviation

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every effortless experience, are our people. Our artisans of aviation. Whether in the air, or on the ground, arriving or departing, underneath every journey are hundreds of hands, dedicated to the details. We started as a family business, and throughout our growth we have maintained our commitment to this personalized service. Owned by General Dynamics since 2008, we are the leading partner in global flight. Shaping innovative, world class standards in service and quality. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Lockheed Martin Australia is an Australian company

We are engaged in the integration and sustainment of advanced systems, products and services across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. Our technologies have contributed to the realisation of Australia’s national interests for over 70 years, and our vision for the future of security aims to do the same for the decades to come.

Recreational Aviation Australia

Recreational Aviation Australia is the country’s largest administrator of pilots, maintainers and aircraft. Formerly the Australian Ultralight Federation (AUF), RAAus was established in 1983 and since that time we have consistently seen growth, diversification and improvements in our performance.

We train people through 160+ RAAus approved flight training schools and 29 affiliated clubs around the country and actively promote the advancement of aviation for all Australians.