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Candidate wants more help for farmers

Gippsland East independent candidate Matt Stephenson wants more action to help farmers.

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.

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.

Fast rail pledge

The Liberal-Nationals Coalition has pledged to deliver a European-style fast train network for regional Victoria, if elected in the November state poll.

Water tower works

The work on the Sale Water Tower project is nearly finished, with the interior next to be completed.

Police remember their fallen

Wellington Shire-based police officers held a remembrance day at St Paul’s Cathedral last week, in advance of national Police Remembrance Day last Saturday.

Decades-old beach blocks saga still causing grief

The daughter of a former Golden Beach block owner is questioning why Wellington Shire Council continued to send out rates notices to owners of blocks which could not be built on, when rates did not have to be paid.

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