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Licola shining a light on renewable energy

Licola has turned off diesel and switched on solar to make the town's power source totally renewable.

Elusive Bittern spotted at the Sale Common

Bird watchers have an extra reason to be excited this spring following a confirmed sighting of the endangered Australasian Bittern at Sale Common.

Classroom on the water

Primary school students from Loch Sport, Seaspray and Cowwarr learned all about water and marine safety at the schools water safety and emergency services day facilitated by Loch Sport Boat Club.

Youth rock at the Port of Sale

A free community event was held at Port of Sale last week to celebrate Social Inclusion Week.

Shire to refund charges and rates on beach land

Wellington Shire Council will refund rates and charges paid by the owners of 90 Mile Beach subdivisions deemed inappropriate for development.

Some progress made, but fires still burning in Gippsland’s east

Despite some rain in the past few days and milder conditions, there are still sections of fire flaring up in east Gippsland.

Concerns over high fuel loads in Loch Sport area

Loch Sport residents facing a dry, hot summer are on high alert, with some fearing high fuel loads in and around the isolated coastal town are putting them in danger.

Delays on flood mapping as shire waits for state

Wellington Shire Council could delay further updates to its flood mapping and flood policy.

Could beach blocks saga be at an end?

Wellington Shire Council is set to support all of the Victorian Ombudsman's recommendations into its handling of 90 Mile Beach subdivisions.

Knights in shining armour bearing gifts

This year's Red Knights Keith Hamilton Toy Run will feature teddy bears made by prisoners from Fulham Correctional Centre.

Ride puts the spotlight on mental health

A group of eight paramedics and emergency service workers on motorbikes stopped in Maffra and Sale on Wednesday as part of a four-day ride through the state to highlight the importance of mental health.

Blue Pool camping ground to have a major upgrade

The Blue Pool camping ground, north of Briagolong, is being improved to provide a better experience for campers and day visitors and to better protect the site.

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