Maffra-Sale roadworks near completion
Roadworks between Sale and Maffra are nearing completion, with final road sealing and line marking due in early April.
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.
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.
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.
Mobile towers roll out
Federal government spending on new mobile phone towers and road upgrades will save lives on the Hyland Highway, according to Gippsland MHR Darren Chester.
Exploring the Heart Morass
About 150 year seven Catholic College Sale students explored the Heart Morass near Sale last week to learn about its environment.
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.
Brother pleads guilty
Another former St Patrick’s College, Sale, Marist Brother is in the spotlight after pleading guilty to child sex offences.
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Briag gallery showcases blind artist
THE Briagolong Art Gallery's newest exhibition, by painter Jeff McNeill, will open this Saturday.
McNeil is a totally blind artist who creates works using a...
