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Myrtlebank Rd single car crash

Police allege a man who ran his vehicle off the Sale-Maffra Rd at the Myrtlebank Rd intersection was alcohol-affected.

Taking ASH issue to parliament

About 300 people from Heyfield, including employees of the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill, will travel to Melbourne on Tuesday to gather on the steps of state parliament.

Babies’ Day Out attracts little superheroes

Wellington Shire's Babies' Day Out, as part of Parks Week celebrations, took over Sale Botanic Gardens on Tuesday morning.

Bridge back in the swing

After almost a year, the Longford Swing Bridge will begin swinging again soon.

Shakespeare festival drawing closer

The 2017 Shakespeare on the River Festival in Stratford is on its way, and organisers are promising a stacked bill.

Kinder cuts concerning

Wellington Shire Council has raised concerns that funding for 15 hours of early childhood education may be cut back to 10 hours at the end of this year.

Federal government announces review into regional education

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has welcomed the federal government's announcement of an independent review into regional education.

Fed Training crisis

Frustrated with the lack of action, Wellington Shire Council will write to Premier Daniel Andrews to request a meeting to discuss the future of Federation Training.

Mill closure still on hold

Australian Sustainable Hardwoods has agreed to a request by the government to further delay implementation of a forced mill closure for another seven days.

Yarram ram raid appeal

Police are appealing for information after a ram raid on a motor vehicle and chainsaw dealership in Yarram last month.

Suspicious fires in Paynesville area

Police have appealed for public assistance following a series of suspicious fires in the Paynesville area in the past 10 weeks.

Hunting roo killers

A wildlife carer who tried in vain to save kangaroos and joeys injured after they were mown down by a vehicle in Loch Sport on the night of February 24, is pleading with people who have information to go to authorities.

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