Concerns over lack of plantation
The state government's native timber transition plan has been labelled a sham by a local MP.
Freeing up airspace
After years of negotiations, light aircraft pilots are hopeful that change is underway to resolve long-standing access issues at West Sale Airport.
Housing land needed
Land is being released for residential development across Wellington Shire's towns, with work continuing to meet future demand.
Raffle raises money for fight against insidious disease
An online fundraising raffle organised by the family of a three-year-old Sale boy will help raise money for important gene therapy medical research.
State plan will ‘kill jobs’ in regions
The state opposition has slammed the government's COVID-19 "roadmap" to reopening as putting Victorians on "a road to nowhere", arguing the "one-size-fits-all" plan was killing jobs in regional Victoria.
Revitalisation works in Sale
Wellington Shire Council is finalising an agreement for the federal government to fund upgrades to the Princes Highway through Sale.
Government’s response to Defence PFAS contamination
The second progress report of the PFAS sub-committee's ongoing scrutiny of remediation in and around Defence bases has been presented to federal parliament.
Government praised for standing up to the tech giants
Recent threats and disingenuous claims by global tech giants Google and Facebook should be of concern for all Australians, according to the Country Press Association.
Bridge work continues
Construction continues to progress on the new bridge over the Avon River, with 18 of the bridge's massive beams lifted into place.
Heyfield man charged with drug offences
A Heyfield man has been arrested and will be charged on summons with drug offences following a police raid on a Heyfield property.
Cigarettes and alcohol are taken in Yarram smash and grab Saturday
Yarram Foodworks was broken into during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Roadmap out of restrictions announced
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced plans to ease restrictions across Victoria.