Sands mine opponents are focusing on water
Opponents of the proposed mineral sands mine at Glenaladale, between Stratford and Bairnsdale, say a state government assessment of water resources backs concerns that the region's dwindling water resources are already under pressure and will continue to decrease.
Witnesses sought to bashing of 16-year-old
Police are appealing for witnesses after an alleged bashing in Sale.
Police seek information on Heyfield burglaries
Sale detectives are appealing for information in relation to four commercial burglaries in Heyfield.
Netting bill is passed
Controversial legislation to ban commercial netting in the Gippsland Lakes passed through parliament.
Artists to egg on MPs over climate
A group of six Gippsland artists will take their own extinction rebellion message to Canberra next week, meeting with politicians, including Gippsland MHR Darren Chester and federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley.
Fatal intersection to be realigned next year
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal two-car collision in Nambrok on Tuesday evening.
Woman charged over drug stash
Sale Divisional Tasking Unit officers arrested a 37-year-old woman and seized drugs and weapons at a Sale property on Tuesday morning.
Witnesses are sought to alleged assault in Fulham
Police want to speak with witnesses to an alleged assault in Fulham early Sunday morning.
Kalbar is gearing up for mine build next year
Kalbar resources is looking to procure a bank of suitably qualified staff for the yet-to-be approved Fingerboards mine project east of Stratford, despite the mine proposal currently going through the state legislated approvals process.
Drought has been the number one concern
The drought has been at the top of the list of concerns for Wellington Shire this year, with its impacts spreading across the community.
Salvos act on dumping
Wasting thousands of dollars a year on tip fees will hopefully be a thing of the past for the Salvation Army's Cunninghame St charity store, which is raising community awareness about donation protocols, and toughening its stance on illegal pilfering and dumping.
Blokes barbie again proves a top fundraiser
Just as it has done since coming to Sale in 2015, Wellington's Biggest Ever Blokes Barbecue provided hours of fun and entertainment and raised much-needed research money and awareness about prostate cancer.
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Maffra Pool could reopen tomorrow
Final safety checks will determine if the Maffra Pool will open tomorrow, following a power outage caused by a break-in early this morning.
The break-in,...
