Algae alert for Marlay Point
An algae recreational alert has been issued for Marlay Point, following water testing last week.
Health warnings over smoke are issued by EPA
Authorities have issued health warnings over the blanket of smoke that has been generated by bushfires which continue to burn out of control in Wellington Shire’s north.
Mountain cattlemen call for more planned burns
Recent bushfires throughout Gippsland would have been less severe if more planned burns had been carried out, according to the president of the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria.
Fire merge fear
Authorities fear fires in the High Country will merge in the next couple of days.
Vehicle impounded at Stratford
Police impounded a vehicle at Stratford on Wednesday after receiving numerous calls from the public about erratic driving.
Sale rental shortage
Wellington Shire’s rental vacancy rate has been listed among the lowest in regional Victoria, illustrating a strong demand for rental properties in the area.
Playing a waiting game
Residents close to bushfire areas have been playing a familiar waiting game.
Fire threat far from over
Local fire warnings have been downgraded to advice messages, as fire behaviour has moderated in the past few days, but authorities are warning there is potential for it to flare again during this weekend’s warmer weather and predicted winds.
CCTV cameras will be installed in Sale soon
The installation of a long-awaited CCTV security system in Sale in April is expected to improve security and reduce crime in the central business district.
Report of harassment by man near lake
A young Gippsland woman who was harassed and intimidated by a man at Lake Guthridge in Sale on Monday night is warning other women to be alert.
Heyfield man is jailed over false imprisonment
A Heyfield man who held two people against their will for three days, threatening, beating and sexually assaulting them, has been sentenced to serve five years behind bars.
Police officer is found guilty of assault
A Victoria Police Senior Constable was found guilty on Monday of two counts of unlawful assault in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court, after an investigation by Victoria’s independent police oversight body, IBAC.
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