Candidate wants more help for farmers
Gippsland East independent candidate Matt Stephenson wants more action to help farmers.
Social media ‘hysteria’ over youth crime
Maffra police are urging people to report crimes to police rather than post reports online, following a rise in “social media hysteria” over local youth crime.
Abuse is hurled at female
Police are seeking witnesses to an incident in Raymond St, Sale, near the Coles car park entrance.
New Avon River bridge consultation is open
Public consultation has begun in preparation for the new $95 million rail bridge to be built over the Avon River at Stratford.
Weighing up options
Longford landholders concerned about PFAS contamination are examining their legal options, including the possibility of a class action, following a meeting in Sale last week.
Residents urged to clean-up properties now
Wellington Shire residents are being encouraged to clean up now, and take advantage of a ‘no fee’ green waste weekend early next month.
Police allege trafficking
A Denison man was charged with handling stolen goods, drug driving and trafficking drugs, after Wellington Highway Patrol stopped his car on Saturday.
Warrant issued
Police are searching for Philip McShane, as there is a current warrant for his arrest.
Two airlifted after car and train collide
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a V/Line train and car in Bairnsdale on Friday.
Libs and Nats say they’ll kick in $13.4 million
The Liberal Nationals say they will provide $13.4 million to kick start the final stage of Macalister Irrigation District modernisation works, if elected in November.
Community concerns raised over proposed wind farm
Wellington Shire Council will ensure the state government hears the concerns of the local community regarding the Synergy Alberton wind farm proposal.
Alleged drugged driver
Police intercepted an allegedly drug-affected driver on the Princes Highway near Kilmany on Saturday.
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