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A hay bale fire which spread to surrounding grass on the Rosedale-Heyfield Rd on Saturday damaged about 100 bales and took an hour to bring under control.

A fire at Glenmaggie Winery on Thursday was brought under control.

Construction is now underway on the new $95 million rail bridge over the Avon River at Stratford.

Wellington Shire Council should look at providing ratepayers with green waste bins, according to a councillor.

Federal Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonathon Duniam swung by Heyfield on Wednesday, to tour Australian Sustainable Hardwoods and join the fight against the state government's decision to ban native timber harvesting from 2030.

Wellington Shire Council will ask the state government for the data it used in its decision to end native timber harvesting.

A Nambrok greyhound trainer and his father are among three people suspended from greyhound racing following shocking allegations of live baiting.

The national charity regulator has revoked the charity status of Aussie Farms, the controversial animal activist group which, on its website, displays an interactive map naming-and-shaming farmers by listing their personal details and describing them as "animal exploitation facilities".

Road users fed up with single lanes on the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale will have to keep playing the waiting game, as negotiations between state and federal government continue.

A new police Veteran Benefit Card has been launched, to provide welfare support for retired Victoria Police officers in recognition and appreciation of their service to the community.

Don't call second-generation timber worker Maurie Killeen a "greenie", because he's most definitely not. The confusion arises, he admits, because of his passion for protecting the forests and valuing the incredible ecosystems they hold.

Wellington Shire continues to grapple with chronic specialist doctor shortages, with patients reporting wait times of up to two years for some specialist appointments.