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Tougher drink and drug driving penalties

Motorists caught driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs will lose their licences, as tough new penalties roll out at the end of the month.

Anzac Day services across Wellington Shire

Where to mark Anzac Day across Wellington Shire on Wednesday.

Duston to house a new explosives facility

DefendTex will receive $1.5 million in federal funding to build a manufacturing and testing facility for propellants and explosives at Dutson.

RAAF base marks 75 years

RAAF Base East Sale marked 75 years of operation with a parade and flypast on Friday.

Missing man is found

Police and State Emergency Service volunteers found a missing man in Coongulla on Thursday night.

Smouldering butt culprit

A smouldering cigarette butt in a plastic ashtray caused a house fire in Tinamba on Friday.

Donations sought to Share the Dignity

Local women are getting behind a nationwide charity to make life a little easier for women experiencing homelessness and poverty.

Bishop responds

The Catholic Diocese of Sale has responded to publicity relating to a potential class action over historical child sexual and physical abuse allegations at St Patrick’s College in Sale.

March on Esso headquarters

An estimated 1000 workers marched on Esso’s Melbourne headquarters, as the stand-off outside Longford Gas Plants between Esso, UGL, unions and employees ticked over 300 days.

Land is returned

A parcel of land at Hollands Landing was officially handed back to the Gunaikurnai people in a moving ceremony.

Shire’s draft budget is up for comment

A $35 increase in the kerbside rubbish collection charge has been proposed as Wellington Shire Council looks to find a solution to its recycling issue.

Barriers contributing to roo deaths?

Roadside barriers along the Longford-Loch Sport Rd are resulting in increased kangaroo deaths, according to locals.

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