Barrier report confirms motorists’ popular opinion
The public response to a report that found VicRoads did not adequately consult with community when implementing its contentious safety barriers program, and may have overstated costratio claims to justify it, has been swift and strong.
Driver lucky to be alive
A driver is lucky to be alive after ploughing into a tree near Cowwarr just before 6am Friday morning.
Collision in Bundalaguah
Emergency crews attended a two-car collision in Bundalaguah on Friday afternoon.
Restrictions re-tightened
Victoria's state of emergency will be extended, social distancing restrictions have been re-tightened and people must continue to work from home if they can until July 31, as the state’s COVID-19 case numbers hit the highest they have been in two months.
Duo arrested after Traralgon home invasion
Detectives from Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit are investigating following a home invasion in Traralgon on Thursday evening which left a woman with serious injuries.
Motorcyclist dies in Traralgon collision
A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Traralgon on Thursday.
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.
Third court challenge to stop brumby cull
A cattleman's third court challenge to stop the culling of brumbies in Victoria's eastern high plains will begin on Friday.
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.
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FOGO collection begins soon
The collection of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins will begin across Wellington Shire next month.
FOGO services are beginning in three Gippsland shires...
