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Summer power outages imminent

AusNet Services has explained a letter sent to customers about how to prepare for power outages this summer was not indicative that the service was expecting mass interruptions.

Touching base

Busy time at RAAF Base East Sale with airfield works and visit by the Chief of the Air Force

The big dry rolls on

The August sprinkling certainly didn't reach all corners of Wellington Shire, as farmers in the north brace themselves for another dry summer with a heightened bushfire risk.

Crime stats reflect 10.5 per cent increase

Criminal incidents in Wellington Shire have jumped by 10.5 per cent, according to recently released data.

Campaign for Latrobe River irrigation

Macalister Irrigation District production could be doubled and irrigation along the Latrobe River increased to help the local economy transition and create jobs, according to a local politician.

Climate rally at MHR’s office

A public holiday was not going to a stop a small but passionate group rally for an end to donations to political parties.

Arrest over armed robbery in Sale

A Longford man has been charged following an armed robbery in Sale last week.

More money allocated to drought support

Farmers and their communities will have access to more support, after the federal government announced it will provide more funding and increase services last week.

Water tower project is shortlisted for award

Sale Water Tower Museum has been shortlisted for the Victorian Community History Awards.

New police farm crime unit just shuffling?

A specialised farm crime police unit will work across the state targeting farm crime, including livestock and equipment theft.

Fun in the mud

Students from Heyfield, Nambrok-Denison and Cowwarr primary schools had the ideal final day of term last Friday, with youngsters taking part in a mud run hosted by Heyfield Primary School.

More legal action?

Victims of historical child sex abuse at St Patrick's College in Sale are being invited to come forward by prominent law firm Maurice Blackburn, and consider seeking compensation for their suffering.

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