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Greens targeting Finger Boards sands project

The East Gippsland Greens are ramping up their push to keep food production a priority in the region, and mining projects such as Kalbar’s mineral sands mine out of agricultural areas.

Let the Gold Coast games begin

Sale Swimming Club life member Jacqueline Madden is one of only three Victorians to officiate in the swimming at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

Police concerned by drink driver numbers

Local police said they are “disappointed” after a number of serious drink driving incidents across the long weekend, including one driver who blew an astounding 0.279.

Teen struck by car

A 13-year-old boy received minor bruising after being struck by a car in Sale on Wednesday.

Wrong side of the freeway

UPDATED: POLICE from Dandenong Divisional Response Unit have charged a 23-year-old Traralgon man following an alleged incident on the Monash Freeway on Sunday.

Duck hunters and protesters urged to comply with laws

The Game Management Authority is reminding everyone involved in duck season to act safely, responsibly and legally.

New Heyfield ambulance and SES partnership

A new partnership between Rosedale State Emergency Service and the Heyfield Ambulance Victoria unit will enhance the safety of residents of Heyfield, Rosedale and surrounds.

Cemetery Rd upgrade

A new footpath and road upgrades on Cemetery Rd, Sale, should improve driver and pedestrian safety.

Kilmany underpass preferred

VicRoads has received overwhelming support for an underpass at Kilmany.

Shocking solution to trolley thefts

Wellington Shire Council will roll out a new program designed to combat shopping trolley dumping throughout the district.

Some certainty offered

Victoria's forest industry jobs and the environment have been assured some certainty, with the federal and state governments extending the regional forest agreements for the East Gippsland, Central Highlands and the North East regions.

Don’t bin good food, charity urges

Local retailers who throw out edible food are being urged to consider offering it to the needy before binning it.

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