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Fast rail pledge

The Liberal-Nationals Coalition has pledged to deliver a European-style fast train network for regional Victoria, if elected in the November state poll.

Water tower works

The work on the Sale Water Tower project is nearly finished, with the interior next to be completed.

Police remember their fallen

Wellington Shire-based police officers held a remembrance day at St Paul’s Cathedral last week, in advance of national Police Remembrance Day last Saturday.

Decades-old beach blocks saga still causing grief

The daughter of a former Golden Beach block owner is questioning why Wellington Shire Council continued to send out rates notices to owners of blocks which could not be built on, when rates did not have to be paid.

Libs and Nats say they’ll kick in $13.4 million

The Liberal Nationals say they will provide $13.4 million to kick start the final stage of Macalister Irrigation District modernisation works, if elected in November.

Community concerns raised over proposed wind farm

Wellington Shire Council will ensure the state government hears the concerns of the local community regarding the Synergy Alberton wind farm proposal.

Alleged drugged driver

Police intercepted an allegedly drug-affected driver on the Princes Highway near Kilmany on Saturday.

Highway screws-loose mystery

Large screws have been found in the tyres of vehicles heading west from Bairnsdale.

Woman airlifted

A 20-year-old woman was flown to Melbourne with critical head injuries after a car accident near Carrajung early Monday morning.

$60m in roadworks are rolled out across Gld

Almost $60 million in roadworks are being rolled out across Gippsland, including major repairs on the South Gippsland Highway.

Former locals star in AFL grand final

While Collingwood lost the AFL grand final to West Coast in a thriller, players on both sides had strong links to Wellington Shire.

Lakes at ‘crisis point’ — VRFish

VRFish, the peak body representing Victorian recreational fishers, is calling on all political parties to commit to a comprehensive fish recovery plan to save the iconic Gippsland Lakes fishery.

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