Riverslea head-on crash
An 83-year-old man was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with severe head and chest injuries after a head-on collision in Riverslea on Monday evening.
Maffra-Sale roadworks near completion
Roadworks between Sale and Maffra are nearing completion, with final road sealing and line marking due in early April.
Some certainty offered
Victoria's forest industry jobs and the environment have been assured some certainty, with the federal and state governments extending the regional forest agreements for the East Gippsland, Central Highlands and the North East regions.
Don’t bin good food, charity urges
Local retailers who throw out edible food are being urged to consider offering it to the needy before binning it.
Saputo: Dairy farmers are optimistic for future
Following a meeting with Saputo executives in Maffra on Wednesday, local dairy farmers are feeling more optimistic about the future.
Fifty years since platform tragedy
It was a calm morning in Bass Strait by all reports, and excitement was in the air as 26 journalists and public relations personnel prepared to tour Esso’s new Barracouta oil and gas platform.
Three killed in Bass Strait – 50 years on
The 26-strong group of pressmen had just spent the morning touring the rig, observing the platforms operations and daily rituals, inspecting the crew’s mess and filming men working on the drill.
Police targeting roadworks zones
Police are renewing calls for drivers to obey roadwork speed limits.
Pavilion name approved
Wellington Shire Council has approved a name for the main pavilion at the Maffra Recreation Reserve, following extensive community consultation.
Sale intersection furore
A resident of Park St, Sale, will look to appeal Wellington Shire Council’s decision to change the configuration of an intersection.
Tamboritha fire continues to burn
A fire is still burning in the high country near Mt Tamboritha, 25 kilometres north of Licola.
Special charge scheme for Wurruk and Yarram
Wellington Shire Council will proceed with special charge schemes to upgrade roads in Wurruk and Yarram.
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