Energy costs forcing locals to go without
Sale's low income earners are going without food, medicine and other essentials in order to pay energy bills that are among the highest in the state, according to a recently released report.
O’Brien: no to voluntary euthanasia
Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien delivered a deeply personal speech outlining his opposition to the state government’s proposed assisted dying laws on Tuesday night, in which he spoke about the death of his twin sons.
Spotlight on illegal hunting
Wellington Crime Investigation Unit detectives have spoken to a Maffra man following an investigation into the illegal trespass and hunting of deer in the Dargo area.
Police seek witnesses to fatal crash
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision in Morwell on Monday.
Man charged over radio transmissions
Police have charged a man after a number of pirate transmissions across the emergency services radio network in recent months.
Million dollar milestone
Heyfield and District Community Bank is celebrating after announcing it has donated more than $1 million back into the town.
Beach clean-up notices
Wellington Shire Council wants to assure owners of undevelopable land on the 90 Mile Beach that clean-up warnings only apply to properties near an established house.
Pool, spas not meeting standards
Owners of pools and spas in Wellington Shire are being urged to step up their compliance, with 60 per cent of inspections so far failing barrier regulations.
Shops close, jobs go
Staff at three of Sale's core fashion stores are reeling after being told the shops at Gippsland Centre will shut their doors on Sunday.
Maffra woman heading to Antarctica for camp
A Maffra woman with a passion for science has been selected as one of 79 women from around the world who will head to Antarctica in February for a three-week leadership camp that will highlight climate change and women in science.
New speed restriction zone
In a safety boost for students and residents, a new 60 kilometre per hour school speed zone will be implemented on the Princes Highway in Sale, adjacent to the new Sale Specialist School from Tuesday.
Council looks at issues relating to growth
Three issues relating to potential residential growth in the Sale area will go before Wellington Shire Council on Tuesday night.
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