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We will remember

At memorials and cenotaphs across Wellington Shire, people paused to pay respects to fallen Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women on Wednesday.

Anzac Day services across Wellington Shire

Where to mark Anzac Day across Wellington Shire on Wednesday.

Duston to house a new explosives facility

DefendTex will receive $1.5 million in federal funding to build a manufacturing and testing facility for propellants and explosives at Dutson.

More land earmarked

More than 2200 residential lots could be created in Sale following the adoption of a development plan for the city’s northern outskirts.

Safety improvements for barriers on highway

Safety improvements will be made to the steel barriers along the Princes Highway between Stratford and Sale following concerns about poor visibility and confusion for drivers.

Tougher drink and drug driving penalties

Motorists caught driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs will lose their licences, as tough new penalties roll out at the end of the month.

Donations sought to Share the Dignity

Local women are getting behind a nationwide charity to make life a little easier for women experiencing homelessness and poverty.

RAAF base marks 75 years

RAAF Base East Sale marked 75 years of operation with a parade and flypast on Friday.

Missing man is found

Police and State Emergency Service volunteers found a missing man in Coongulla on Thursday night.

Smouldering butt culprit

A smouldering cigarette butt in a plastic ashtray caused a house fire in Tinamba on Friday.

Bishop responds

The Catholic Diocese of Sale has responded to publicity relating to a potential class action over historical child sexual and physical abuse allegations at St Patrick’s College in Sale.

March on Esso headquarters

An estimated 1000 workers marched on Esso’s Melbourne headquarters, as the stand-off outside Longford Gas Plants between Esso, UGL, unions and employees ticked over 300 days.

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CWA gets creative

The North Gippsland group of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) last month hosted its annual creative arts exhibition in the Maffra Memorial Hall. There were...