New Avon River bridge consultation is open
Public consultation has begun in preparation for the new $95 million rail bridge to be built over the Avon River at Stratford.
Weighing up options
Longford landholders concerned about PFAS contamination are examining their legal options, including the possibility of a class action, following a meeting in Sale last week.
Residents urged to clean-up properties now
Wellington Shire residents are being encouraged to clean up now, and take advantage of a ‘no fee’ green waste weekend early next month.
Police allege trafficking
A Denison man was charged with handling stolen goods, drug driving and trafficking drugs, after Wellington Highway Patrol stopped his car on Saturday.
Warrant issued
Police are searching for Philip McShane, as there is a current warrant for his arrest.
Decades-old beach blocks saga still causing grief
The daughter of a former Golden Beach block owner is questioning why Wellington Shire Council continued to send out rates notices to owners of blocks which could not be built on, when rates did not have to be paid.
Libs and Nats say they’ll kick in $13.4 million
The Liberal Nationals say they will provide $13.4 million to kick start the final stage of Macalister Irrigation District modernisation works, if elected in November.
Community concerns raised over proposed wind farm
Wellington Shire Council will ensure the state government hears the concerns of the local community regarding the Synergy Alberton wind farm proposal.
Alleged drugged driver
Police intercepted an allegedly drug-affected driver on the Princes Highway near Kilmany on Saturday.
Fast rail pledge
The Liberal-Nationals Coalition has pledged to deliver a European-style fast train network for regional Victoria, if elected in the November state poll.
Water tower works
The work on the Sale Water Tower project is nearly finished, with the interior next to be completed.
Police remember their fallen
Wellington Shire-based police officers held a remembrance day at St Paul’s Cathedral last week, in advance of national Police Remembrance Day last Saturday.
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