Students appeal for new skate park
Two groups of primary school children had their first real taste of democracy on Tuesday, as they fronted Wellington Shire Council to appeal for a new skate park in Heyfield.
Call for safe harbour to be built at Loch Sport
Loch Sport could be the "Metung of the Lakes system", if it had a safe harbour to attract more tourists, Wellington Shire Council was told at a special draft budget meeting.
Gambling alliance seeks support
A group made up of gambling reform organisations is seeking Wellington Shire Council's help to run its education and advocacy campaigns to reduce gambling harm.
Father and son rescued in Avon Wilderness
A father and son were rescued after becoming stranded in the Avon Wilderness Park for two days.
Police nab drug and alcohol affected drivers
Wellington Highway Patrol officers were disappointed with driver behaviour at the weekend, with four people detected driving while alcohol or drug affected, two driving unregistered vehicles and two driving while unlicensed.
Pet dog is killed
Police are appealing for information to identify a party of spotlighters involved at a shooting at the Rumpffs Flat camping ground, near Licola.
Police sing out for man in canary yellow T-shirt
Local police need help to identify the man in the yellow T-shirt, following the alleged theft of a phone case at a store in Sale.
Residents driven to anger
A change to planning zones six years ago has opened the way for a subdivision in Sale to go ahead, despite objections from nearby property owners.
Council seeking funding for jetty replacement
Wellington Shire Council will write to the state government seeking money to replace the McLoughlin's Beach Jetty.
RFAs fall short of expectations, but must factor climate change
Victoria's Regional Forest Agreements have not met the timber industry's expectations, but must include the likely impact of climate change and threats to endangered species, according to a report on the RFA process.
The biggest dog trials in country Vic
Stratford Dog Agility's recent dog trials drew a huge crowd.
Glenmaggie’s big dry
As of Monday, Glenmaggie Weir was at 6.1 per cent capacity - the lowest it has been in 16 years.
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