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.
Flying foxes on the move
The return of large numbers of one of nature’s best pollinators to Wellington Shire — fruit bats — has not gone unnoticed by residents.
Lake Guthridge algae bloom
Wellington Shire Council is urging people to avoid coming into contact with water in Lake Guthridge, Sale, because of a blue-green algae bloom.
Maffra family is in the dark over lack of power connection
A dipsute between an electrical company and a union has left a Maffra family without electricity in its new home.
Early morning burglary in Rosedale
Police are calling for witnesses, following an early morning burglary in Rosedale on Thursday.
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.
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.
Treasures on the beach
All sorts of strange creatures can wash up on the 90 Mile Beach.
Shark closes beach
Woodside Beach was briefly closed last Tuesday afternoon following a shark sighting.
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