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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.

Rezoning of Port Albert land to residential

Land around Port Albert will be rezoned to allow for up to 17 more residential properties.

Personal security warning

Police are urging people to be more attentive about personal security during the holiday period.

Gallery | Sale Christmas parade

Images of Saturday's Sale Christmas parade.

David Harrington citizen of the year

David Harrington has been named Wellington Shire's Citizen of the Year for 2015.

Heyfield planning nod

Future development in Heyfield will be supported after changes to the Wellington Planning Scheme were approved.

Sod turned on CCS trades centre

Local students will benefit from a new trades and skills centre to be built at Catholic College Sale, with an expected completion date of June next year.

Rain halts briefly for parade

Wet weather didn't dampen the local Christmas spirit for Sale's annual parade.

Chester mo is judged capital in Canberra

A three-man 'Mo-alition' of federal MPs, including Gippsland's Darren Chester, have shaved their moustaches but retained their tri-partisan alliance in support of men's health awareness.

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