Kangaroos corralled
Local residents are calling for speed restrictions and better signage on a treacherous section of the Longford-Loch Sport Rd at Dutson Downs because of the growing number of kangaroos they say are "lured" to their deaths by roadside barriers and new high fences.
Painting the town
Marina Hotel owner Peter Arsenijevic says hes met some great characters in Loch Sport, and is honoured to be able to immortalise them in this mural, painted by Simon White.
Police seek trio
HEYFIELD police are seeking help to identify three males in relation to an incident on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Hansford forced to step away, One Nation looks for new candidate
Greg Hansford will no longer be One Nation's candidate for the Eastern Victoria upper house region at November's state election.
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