Authorities target poachers
The public has been asked to help to identify illegal hunters, poachers, spotlighters and illegal firearms users in the Wellington and East Gippsland areas.
Milk suppliers positive about Saputo deal
The proposed Murray Goulburn takeover by Saputo is being seen as a positive move by local milk suppliers.
Learning portal an award winner
Wellington Shire Council’s EduCloud project has been awarded the Municipal Association of Victoria’s Technology Award for Excellence.
Proposed changes to Gippsland electorate
Minimal changes have been proposed for the federal electorate of Gippsland by the Australian Electoral Commission’s redistribution committee.
The changing face of our local pub scene
Sale’s Club Hotel But is not the only pub in the Wellington Shire to close its doors, joining a growing list of hotels that have called last orders.
Scoping requirements approved for Kalbar
Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne has approved the final scoping requirements for the Environment Effects Statement on the Fingerboards Mineral Sands project at Glenaladale.
Roundabouts, barriers for truck route
Preliminary concepts for the alternative truck route around Sale reveal three new roundabouts, including one on the Sale-Maffra Rd.
Grisly discovery of dumped goat remains
The grisly discovery of at least 13 severed goat heads and carcasses at a Longford pine plantation has left a local resident “disgusted” and raised concerns of an illegal commercial butchering operation.
Good behaviour bond
A man avoided conviction over making threats online in relation to the Esso gas plants protests.
Busy weekend for police
Wellington police conducted more than 3000 preliminary breath tests as part of the state-wide Operation Nexus during the long weekend.
MG sale approved by shareholders
UPDATED: The $1.31 billion sale of Murray Goulburn to Canadian company Saputo has been approved by the majority of the dairy processor’s shareholders.
Fun and games
Students at Guthridge Primary School, Sale, have been learning about Commonwealth countries.
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State gov declares two renewable energy zones in Gippsland
The state government has formally declared six renewable energy zones, including two in Gippsland.
There are five onshore renewable energy zones – Gippsland, South West,...
