Feedback is sought on highway barriers
VicRoads is calling for feedback on the controversial installation of centre-road safety barriers along Princes Highway east between Sale and Bairnsdale — one of Victoria’s top 20 highest risk rural roads.
Ladder test run ends in paddock
A helicopter carrying a large metal ladder was forced to abandon its load near the Longford Gas Plants in strong winds on Tuesday.
Early morning burglary in Rosedale
Police are calling for witnesses, following an early morning burglary in Rosedale on Thursday.
New look for the Roulettes
The RAAF’s brand new PC-21 training aircraft have arrived, and there will be a fresh design for the famous Roulettes.
Munro rails over crossing closure
Wellington Shire Council has reversed its decision to support V/Line’s proposal to close Swallow Lagoon railway crossing, and is now joining the small community of Munro to oppose the move.
Kids’ fun day Saturday for wetlands projects
Heyfield Wetlands will hold a children’s activity day and market at the wetlands this Saturday to raise money for tracking equipment and other facilities at the nature site.
Happy local retailers
Retailers have reported a strong Christmas shopping period.
Deadline looms for Esso PFAS clean-up plan
Esso has until the end of the month to provide the EPA with a clean-up plan that details how it will deal with contaminated soils, sediment and surface and groundwater in and around the Longford Gas Plants.
Cannabis seized in drug raid
A Stratford man will face court on drug charges after police executed a search warrant.
Three children injured in two bike accidents
Two teenagers were airlifted to hospital after a quad bike accident near Devon North on Wednesday afternoon.
Rail, road works cause disruptions
People travelling from Gippsland to Melbourne last week will have already noticed the massive disruptions taking place, as the state government embarks on an infrastructure “blitz”.
Fires lit on total fire ban day
Despite Saturday being a total fire ban day and reaching temperatures of more than 40 degrees Celsius, a handful of people drew police attention after lighting fires.
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