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More resources to tackle family violence

Police will soon have more resources to deal with family violence in Sale.

It’s easier for first home buyers in Wellington

A new report by Bankwest shows it has become easier to buy a house in Wellington Shire, bucking the trend in many areas of the state.

Munro intersection woes

A Munro man is gobsmacked, claiming council works to an intersection near his property are “unnecessary”, “stupid” and “dangerous”.

Willow Park shelter protest

A small group of people has protested the proposed replacement of a shelter in Willow Park, Rosedale.

Marist Brother to stand trial on abuse charges

A Marist Brother who formerly worked at St Patrick’s College in Sale will face Melbourne County Court in May 2019 over charges related to a series of alleged historical sex offences.

Festival fun

Sale’s pedestrian mall was packed on Friday evening, as families got in the holiday spirit at Sale Christmas Festival.

Few answers at PFAS forum

Fears are growing that the “jurisdictional divide” between the state-based Environment Protection Authority and the Commonwealth Defence Force is delaying investigations into the potential human health effects of chemicals leaching from the RAAF Base, East Sale.

Sale-Maffra Rd collision

Two women were taken to Sale hospital after their cars collided at the intersection of Sale-Maffra Rd and the Back Maffra Rd on Thursday.

International funding for giant wind farm off Ninety Mile Beach

Australia's first offshore wind farm, an $8 billion 2000 megawatt project, has secured financial backing from a major international green energy investment fund.

Government invites comments on regional forest agreements

People are being encouraged to have their say on the sustainable management of forests as part of the five-yearly review of the Victorian regional forest agreements.

Stratford ‘revitalisation’

Major works in Stratford are set to go ahead next year.

Vardy pavilion proposal rejected

The main pavilion at the Maffra Recreation Reserve will be called the Maffra Recreation Centre after Wellington Shire Council received 18 objections to another proposal.

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