Relief road train rolls into town
Farmers in the Stradbroke area were given a helping hand last Wednesday, when a road train arrived to deliver bales of hay and stock feed to those affected by the drought.
Honesty box theft
Heyfield police are investigating the theft from an "honesty box".
Painting the town
Marina Hotel owner Peter Arsenijevic says hes met some great characters in Loch Sport, and is honoured to be able to immortalise them in this mural, painted by Simon White.
Vandalism and theft in parks
Damage, vandalism and theft offences at Holey Plains and Bunyip state parks has prompted Parks Victoria to urge visitors to protect and support the recovery of the environment in fire-affected parks.
Omega base a top engineering feat
Woodside's Omega Navigation Station has been acknowledged as one of Australia's top 100 Australian engineering feats.
Pressure is on for more drought assistance
Labor Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett has provided assurances that the state government intends to continue its drought assistance into next financial year.
Angle parking for car pooler
This driver had a rude awakening on Wednesday morning, when he found himself in a bit of a predicament.
Kangaroos corralled
Local residents are calling for speed restrictions and better signage on a treacherous section of the Longford-Loch Sport Rd at Dutson Downs because of the growing number of kangaroos they say are "lured" to their deaths by roadside barriers and new high fences.
Police seek trio
HEYFIELD police are seeking help to identify three males in relation to an incident on Tuesday.
Family violence numbers skyrocket in local area
In the 12 months to March 2019, family violence related incidents and crime skyrocketed by 45.1 per cent in Wellington Shire, according to recently-released data.
Rich calls for cyber calm
Sale's much-loved social entrepreneur, Rich Lanham, is hoping to turn his recent parking indiscretion into an opportunity to spread the messages of kindness, support and community connection.
Council in spotlight
Wellington Shire Council has agreed to change some of its credit card and expenditure policies, including the purchase of alcohol and meals, following a raft of recommendations by the Victorian Auditor General's Office.
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