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Driver pulled over twice within minutes

A 27-year-old man will find himself in court after being pulled over by police twice within minutes in Moe early Saturday morning.

Arrest over Lake Tyers fire

Police have arrested a man following a suspicious fire in Lake Tyers early Friday morning.

NOPSEMA ‘toothless tiger’

Union leaders described the offshore petroleum safety regulator as a “toothless tiger” at a hearing in Sale, alleging its lack of effectiveness could compromise safety.

MID’s highest delivery volume in 26 years

The Macalister Irrigation District has had a record-breaking season, with Southern Rural Water delivering 189,000 megalitres to customers in 2017-18.

Esso apprentice wages are down by ‘50-plus per cent’

Unions have alleged new apprentices at Esso’s Longford Gas Plants are receiving a much lower rate of pay than previous apprentices.

Rosedale revitalisation continuing

Work on a new roundabout and improved streetscape in Rosedale is nearing completion.

Drug driving charges

A woman will face drug driving and other charges after being intercepted by Wellington Highway Patrol in Sale.

Loch Sport damages

Police are appealing for witnesses after graffiti was reported on buildings and signs in Loch Sport this week.

Council targets beach areas for clean-up

Road reserves and vacant blocks along the 90 Mile Beach that are being used as dumping grounds for abandoned goods or house illegal structures and caravans, will be the target of a major clean-up of some of Wellington Shire’s coastal towns.

NAIDOC fun

More NAIDAC Week events have been held across Wellington Shire.

Arrest over Mount Baw Baw assault and theft

Baw Baw Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 27-year-old man following an alleged assault and ski-doo theft at Mount Baw Baw.

Reconnecting to country

For most of her life, local indigenous artist Cassie Leatham has been taking indigenous and nonindigenous people on a cultural journey, working across different mediums to share traditional techniques and the ways of old.

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VCAT overturns Kilmany dog track application

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has overturned Wellington Shire Council’s approval of the proposed Kilmany greyhound racing complex. The Animal Justice Party (AJP)...