New food bank
A new food bank will open in Sale on Tuesday.
Land shortage examined, Port of Sale plan established
Addressing the shortage of residential land available to buy, and a master plan for the Port of Sale, will be Wellington Shire Council's strategic land use priorities for the coming financial year.
Council budget highlights
Wellington Shire Council adopted its 2020-21 budget on Tuesday night, with submissions received having no major financial effect on the draft document.
Labor Senator backs the timber industry and jobs
A Labor Senator has this week expressed concern about the sustainability of the timber industry.
Body not linked to campers or Pantic
Police have ruled out any links to investigations into missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay or missing Lakes Entrance man Dale Pantic after human remains were discovered in Lysterfield on Wednesday.
Man’s identity sought
Police are seeking help to identify a person who may be able to help with their inquiries regarding a theft at a business in Maffra on May 14.
Crossley ‘floored’ by no vote on cairn removal
A Wellington Shire councillor says her colleagues' rejection of a proposal to tear down monuments honouring Angus McMillan is a missed opportunity to acknowledge indigenous injustices in the momentum of the 'Black Lives Matter' debate.
Family dog perishes in house fire in Sale
A family dog has perished and a Sale home was left uninhabitable after it was gutted by fire on Wednesday afternoon.
Police investigate Traralgon incident
Latrobe Valley Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a teenager was grabbed by a male in Traralgon over the weekend.
Vote to keep cairns
A Wellington Shire Council motion to remove markers honouring Angus McMillan has been defeated five votes to four on Tuesday night.
Local hospitality venues welcome back dining-in
The local hospitality industry has enjoyed an increase in activity recently, with patrons flocking back to enjoy in-house dining.
Boost for Briag with new one-stop shop thriving
New managers Jon and Sandra Knowles have taken on the challenge of building up the Briagolong Post Office and General Store, restocking it with a range of fresh produce and grocery lines, and returning it to the essential service it once was.
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Total Fire Ban declared for entire state tomorrow
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the whole state of Victoria tomorrow, Tuesday 27 January.
Victoria is set to experience severe...
