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Mill is saved

Australian Sustainable Hardwood's Heyfield timber mill workers were finally given some relief after months of uncertainty, with the state government and Hermal Group announcing they have reached an agreement on the sale of the mill.

EPA, Esso investigate GCP emissions

An environmental breach at Esso's new Longford Gas Conditioning Plant has been detected.

Farming families are needing food bank help

Food relief to Wellington Shire's most vulnerable farming families has hit its highest demand since the 2000s millennium drought, according to the Foodbank Victoria chief executive Dave MacNamara.

Muir aligns with Shooters, Fishers

Former senator Ricky Muir has confirmed he has joined the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party in an "ambassadorial role" on Gippsland issues.

Walk highlights indigenous issues

West Australian man Clinton Pryor took a well earned rest in Sale this week as he makes his way on foot from Perth to Parliament House in Canberra.

Our census snapshot

Wellington Shire’s population rose by 3.7 per cent in the past five years, according to figures from the 2016 Australian Census released this week.

Northe takes leave of absence

Morwell MLA Russell Northe is taking a leave of absence while he seeks assistance for some personal health issues.

Funding for Gippsland rail confirmed

More than half-a-billion dollars will be invested on the Gippsland train line, after the federal government agreed to a major funding boost towards Victoria's Regional Rail package.

Abattoir blaze

A blaze at Gordyn's Abattoir on Cobains Rd, Sale, overnight is currently being investigated by the CFA.

Heyfield remains stoic

Despite looming job losses at the ASH green mill, Heyfield is determined to carry on.

Young mum warns not to ignore symptoms

If Sale woman Mallory Krusic had not gone to the doctor when things "didn't seem right", she wouldn't be here today to cuddle her toddlers or promote the message that prevention is the key to good health.

What now for Sale’s historic AMP building?

For years it was associated with night life, loud music and hard partying, but one of the Sale's earliest and grandest 20th century buildings may be about to get a new lease of life.

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Navigator North wind farm won’t be ready for auction

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