The possum plan ‘should be reviewed’ — MP
With the number of Leadbeater's possum colonies found now reaching 423, the possum management plan should be reviewed, according to the state opposition.
Burger challenge not for faint-hearted
Maffra's Macalister Hotel has been running its super mega burger challenge for weeks now, and so far no-one has been able to finish the one kilogram beef burger.
New forensics hub for Latrobe Valley
A new state-of-the-art Victoria Police forensics hub will be established in the Latrobe Valley to target the spread of ice and other drugs.
ASH closure ‘devastating’ — committee
The Committee for Wellington is disappointed that the Agriculture Minister has been in Dubai this week, without having provided a resolution to the ASH issue.
Guy visits ASH mill
State Opposition Leader Matthew Guy toured the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill on Monday night, promising if the government doesn't fight for the 250 potential job losses, then "I will".
Rosedale man dies after assault
UPDATED: A Rosedale man has been charged with murder, following a fatal assault in Rosedale on Tuesday night.
Fed Training fears
Federation Training management has confirmed a number of job losses, as well as a "reduction in some training courses", in order for the training facility to "remain financially viable".
We cannot afford any more hits to economy
OPINION: The job losses that will result in Heyfield and beyond if the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill closes are extremely concerning for the area.
ASH workers in limbo
ASH workers talk about their uncertain future.
VicForests denies a supply offer to mill
VicForests has denied claims that it told Australian Sustainable Hardwoods last year that large quantities of Central Highlands timber were ready for harvest.
Future of Maffra MG plant no clearer
In its half-yearly report, Murray Goulburn last week announced a $31.9 million loss, and a 14.8 per cent cut in revenue.
ASH employee takes on the Premier
Anthony Wilkes has spent the past six weeks trying to contact Premier Daniel Andrews about the fate of his job and 250 others at the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill in Heyfield.
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