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Boaters bogged on ramp

A four-wheel drive bogged in built-up sand on the Loch Sport Charlies St boat ramp highlighted the frustrations of holiday makers wanting to launch boats at Loch Sport last week.

Sale Specialist School’s campaign for a new facility

Sale Specialist School's campaign for a new facility has been kept in focus the issue raised twice on the first day of sitting of the new Victorian parliament.

New boat ramp at Coongulla

Southern Rural Water recently completed a new dual lane boat ramp at Coongulla on Lake Glenmaggie.

Angels sing for baby Jesus at Newry Christmas Pageant

Angels dressed in white performed Christmas songs to welcome baby Jesus to the world during the annual Newry Christmas Pageant on Saturday night.

Council killing Maffra trees with kindness

Trees in Maffra may have to be replaced after efforts to stimulate their growth backfired.

A plea for funding

Locals are being urged to sign a petition calling on the state government to urgently fund the completion of the new Sale Specialist School.

Wind in the Willows roles for young local actors

Stratford's Zoe Robbins will take to the stage in a professional production, performing as Portly in Australian Shakespeare Company's Wind in the Willows.

Carols in the park

Local families came together on Tuesday night in Sale to listen to their favourite Christmas carols at the Sale Carols by Candlelight event in the botanic gardens.

Council rejects Heyfield property purchase

Despite a plea from the Heyfield and District Historical Society, Wellington Shire Council has rejected an offer to purchase the town's former police residence.

Station house gone

The site of the former Cowwarr station master's house has been cleared with the Department of Environment and Primary Industries looking into future uses.

VCE results excite schools

The much-anticipated wait for VCE and VCAL results is finally over for local year 12 students.

Miss Grumpy moves to Lakes Entrance

A grumpy Elephant Seal which had been frequenting Seaspray and Woodside beaches has reportedly taken her bad temper to Lakes Entrance and Marlo.

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