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Police seek trio

HEYFIELD police are seeking help to identify three males in relation to an incident on Tuesday.

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.

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.

Body camera rollout

Local police will be equipped with body worn cameras, as the rollout reaches Wellington Police Service Area this week.

Acting PM drops into Gippsland

Nationals leader Michael McCormack visited Gippsland last week for the third time since February, on this occasion as Acting Prime Minister.

Two years on Longford protest line

One of Australia's longest running disputes marked two years on Saturday, when supporters gathered at the Longford Gas Plants protest camp.

Excuse for not funding MID phase two ‘bizarre’

The state government has put up a "bizarre defence" of its failure to fund phase two of the Macalister Irrigation District upgrade, according to local Nationals' MPs.

Esso gets nod to drill deep in Bass Strait

Australia's deepest offshore drilling operation, which will be in Bass Strait, has been approved by regulators.

Flood policy delayed

Wellington Shire Council has deferred the release of a planning scheme amendment which would include updated flood data.

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.

Milestone birthdays

In a first for Stretton Park Aged Care in Maffra, four of its residents are celebrating major milestone birthdays this year.

CFA now volunteer-only service

The split of the Country Fire Authority was confirmed last week.

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