Our Premier missing in action
OPINION | The state budget has been handed out and it's clear our patch has been swept under the rug, again - and, at the risk of editorialising, the government didn't even try to be subtle about it.
East Sale base’s King Air fleet grows
RAAF Base East Sale's 32 Squadron has been expanded, creating more employment opportunities in the local community.
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.
Budget reaction mixed
Monday's much-anticipated state budget has brought little joy to the Wellington Shire, with glaring funding gaps and missed opportunities.
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.
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