Claims rare frog has been found near mine site
THE purported discovery of a rare frog should stop the proposed Fingerboards mineral sands minds from going ahead, opponents claim.
Volunteer researcher Brendan Casey says...
A ‘balloon ban’ is now in force to protect wildlife
THE symbolism associated with allowing balloons to drift into the heavens is no longer allowed, with a ban on the release of helium balloons...
Changes to timber code welcomed
THE native forest industry, the state opposition and manufacturing union have welcomed the state government’s move to overhaul the timber code of practice —...
Potential for prisoners to be treated ‘unfairly’
A VICTORIAN Ombudsman investigation has found prisoner disciplinary hearings are still done "in the dark" and the potential for unfairness remains rife.
Across Victoria's 14...
COVID rules change again
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MEDIA reports suggest Melbourne will go into a snap lockdown from midnight tonight because of a growing COVID outbreak.
Authorities have been discussing...
Loch Sport couple die in Tasmania crash
THE members of a Loch Sport church died at the weekend while holidaying in Tasmania.
Nathan and Chei David, both 46, died soon after the...
Police seek witnesses for early morning baseball bat assault in Sale
POLICE are calling for witnesses following an unprovoked early morning assault involving a baseball bat in Fitzroy St, Sale, at the weekend.
Two offenders approached...
Boat stolen from Hollands Landing
POLICE are looking for information regarding a boat stolen from Hollands Landing in March.
On Friday, March 5, a four meter, 1995 model Quintex runabout...
Minister on future of timber in Gippsland: ‘More to say shortly’
IT seems the state government will have "more to say shortly" on a range of questions timber workers and their families have been waiting...
Beloved pet mauled to death in Wurruk
THE devastated owner of a dog which was mauled to death by another dog on Thursday evening in Wurruk is appealing for public assistance...
ASH is working to diversify
HEYFIELD'S Australian Sustainable Hardwoods is set to become the first company in Australia to manufacture engineered flooring from plantation timber, after receiving a state...
‘Booth’, ‘Mallett’, ‘Djambies’: The shire’s newest place names
THE late Denis Booth will be honoured with a street to be named after him.
The name 'Booth' will be added to Wellington Shire Council's...
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Where were you when the Bulldogs won?
THIS year marks a decade since the Western Bulldogs' fairytale 2016 AFL premiership.
The Bulldogs captured the hearts of the nation that year, winning their...
