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A Sale resident says the new bus routes need tweaking

Sale's new bus network promises residents "more trips, more often, to more parts of the town", but some residents are questioning whether they're being taken for a ride.

Kalbar’s expert witness says more water may be needed

The company behind the proposed mineral sands mine at Glenaladale has defended a large, last-minute increase in the amount of water it expects to need during operations, despite it not being detailed in the recently-released Environment Effects Statement.

Scammers targeting local people

Information technology experts are warning Wellington Shire residents to be wary of emailbased cyber attacks or telephone scammers posing as reputable businesses after a surge in complaints in recent months.

Local sport hit by lockdown

Because of the five-day lockdown imposed by the state government at midnight on Friday, the weekend's community sporting events were cancelled.

Singing flowers, a pump track and nature-based playground for Stratford

The final design for a new nature-based playground and BMX-pump track in Stratford's Apex Park has been released, and construction is now underway.

Drilling to secure Briagolong’s water supply

An observation bore has been drilled at the Briagolong Water Treatment Plant, in a bid to find a long-term reliable water source for the Briagolong community.

Telling the stories of our history

An online platform has been launched to share stories from Victorian Traditional Owners and Aboriginal people - including a story a local massacre.

Hopes of lockdown lift

Victoria is into its third day of its snap lockdown announced on Friday to stem the spread of COVID-19, with stage four restrictions currently enforced across the state.

Five-day ‘circuit breaker’

Victoria will return to stage four restrictions for the next five days, beginning midnight tonight.

ExxonMobil refinery closes as oil declines

With oil production declining in Bass Strait, ExxonMobil has announced it will close its Altona refinery, potentially putting more than 300 people out of work.

MLA says Loch Sport erosion must be addressed

Gippsland South MLA Danny O'Brien, has again called on the state government to work with the Loch Sport community to deliver solutions to ongoing erosion of the Lake Victoria foreshore.

Platypus drowns in fishing net in the Thomson River

The Conservation Regulator is appealing to the public for information after a platypus drowned in an illegal commercial fishing net.

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