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Hip-hop clinic a big hit

A hip-hop workshop has spread the message to embrace heritage, as part of this year's National Youth Week.

Doc’s vital work in Middle East

Co-ordinating aero-medical evacuations for the Australian Defence Force across the entire Middle East region is a big responsibility for young doctor, Flight Lieutenant Ze-Chuen Goon.

Meet the new top cop in Wellington

Inspector Scott Brennan has taken the helm of Wellington Police Service Area, based in Sale, as the new Local Area Commander.

Objections to second house on property

A contentious planning permit application will be considered by Wellington Shire councillors at their next meeting.

60 years of Saturday dances

The Sale Memorial Hall has run Saturday night dancing for 60 years, and on April 22, a special anniversary dance will be held.

Heritage overlay to go to an independent panel

A proposal to place a heritage overlay on a Yarram landmark will be decided by an independent panel of planning experts.

Erratic driver intercepted

Wellington Highway Patrol officers have charged a man following an intercept in Fulham on Friday night.

Drug overdose deaths are below regional average

A report from the state coroner's office has noted 20 drug overdose deaths in Wellington between 2009 and 2016.

Teen ‘stalkers’ are slammed by police

Police have slammed behaviour by "bored teenagers" as stupid, after intercepting them for stalking a car on the South Gippsland Highway last week.

Teenage girls charged

Two teenage girls have been arrested and charged in relation to a series of thefts from cars and burglaries from sheds.

Firefighters injured

Four volunteer Country Fire Authority firefighters were hospitalised last week, after sustaining injuries in the line of duty in Sale on Friday.

Environmental assessment for Fingerboards proposal begins

The environmental assessment process for the proposed Fingerboards Mineral Sands project at Glenaladale has begun, following the decision by the state Planning Minister to require an Environment Effects Statement.

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