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An increase in the number of people working from home has resulted in new faces descending on the usually quiet town of Loch Sport.

Briag hall renos complete

Briagolong Mechanics' Institute's committee members have been hard at work behind the scenes during the COVID-19 lockdown, preparing the centre for its grand reopening.

Restrictions ease

Restrictions in regional Victoria will be eased further from Wednesday, following announcements by Premier Daniel Andrews at the weekend.

New rail bridge over Avon River is tracking ahead of schedule

The new rail bridge over the Avon River in Stratford is on track to be completed ahead of schedule, with trains able to travel on the new structure from December.

Above average annual rainfall achieved locally

There's some good news for your 2020 - some parts of Wellington Shire have now received above average annual rainfall.

Questions over Saputo

The $55 million sale of dairy properties in Nambrok has put a question mark over the future of the Saputo factory in Maffra.

Melburnians can visit to clean up their Wellington Shire properties

Melbourne residents who own properties in Wellington Shire can now apply online for a letter of support to travel to prepare a second property before the fire season.

More attention must be paid to fire mitigation

The federal Royal Commission's interim observations on the summer's bushfires are factually incorrect, misleading and omit vital information, according to a Latrobe Valley fire and forestry expert.

Mural pays homage to Ada Crossley

A mural paying homage to internationally-acclaimed opera singer Ada Crossley is being painted on Yarram Mechanics Hall this week.

Gym owner vs state

In defiance of Premier Dan Andrews' "inconsistent" roadmap plan to reopening, a Sale gym owner has gained Australia-wide attention after vowing to open on Saturday despite a warning from police that fines will be issued.

Footy final fight for the feline Fitzgeralds

There can only be one winner in the Fitzgerald household on Saturday.

Council farewells one of its own

Tuesday night's Wellington Shire Council meeting marked the end of a four-year term, but also the end for at least one councillor.

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