Reject Shop to change into Dollarama
The Reject Shop name will slowly disappear across Australia, including its Sale store, following the discount chain's acquisition by Canadian retailer Dollarama.
Dollarama bought The...
Council asked to pay double for lifeguards on beaches
THE amount of money Wellington Shire Council contributes to Life Saving Victoria (LSV) to cover the cost of paid lifeguards on beaches will more...
Australia’s first treaty bill goes to parliament
The state government and First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria have reached in-principle agreement on Australia's first treaty.
According to a joint-statement from the state government...
Family advocacy now in Gippsland
THIS National Child Protection Week, Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) announced the expansion of its Independent Family Advocacy and Support (IFAS) service to eligible families...
Council hopes the state government’s community engagement improves
Wellington Shire Council (WSC) is hoping the state government works to improve its community engagement after recently making a submission at a parliamentary inquiry...
Quadbike rollover in Tinamba West
A MAN was flown to hospital after a quadbike rollover on Tuesday morning of last week.
Ambulance Victoria responded to reports of an incident in...
Dumped pine near Sale becomes pricey as company fined
A LILYDALE company has been fined $9,880 for dumping Cypress pine mulch and tree roots in a state park south-east of Sale.
The Environment Protection...
MP visits Fingerboards area
STATE Member for Eastern Victoria Renee Heath toured the land of the proposed Fingerboards Mineral Sands Project at Glenaladale.
Dr Heath spoke with landholders and...
Heyfield inventor’s turbine water pump stolen
A HEYFIELD inventor, Fred Sundermann, has had his innovative turbine water pump worth tens of thousands of dollars, stolen from his property.
The turbine is...
Mining method to be tested
Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) will early next year build a mining and rehabilitation demonstration pit (MRDP) with the aim of providing evidence, under real...
Anatomy of a Fall to screen at Sale Film Society
One of the most acclaimed pictures in recent memory is being showcased by the Sale Film Society tonight.
Screening during September’s monthly get-together will be...
Maffra local Tom Harms to compete against electricians on world stage
MAFFRA apprentice electrician Tom Harms joined the other 38 members of the ‘Skillaroos’ training squad in meeting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last week in...
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Paying tribute with Keegan O’Brien Millinery Award
It’s the same fashionable award with a new name to mark a legacy for much-loved Maffra local, the late Keegan O’Brien.
The millinery award for...
