Three killed in Bass Strait – 50 years on
The 26-strong group of pressmen had just spent the morning touring the rig, observing the platforms operations and daily rituals, inspecting the crew’s mess and filming men working on the drill.
Police targeting roadworks zones
Police are renewing calls for drivers to obey roadwork speed limits.
Pavilion name approved
Wellington Shire Council has approved a name for the main pavilion at the Maffra Recreation Reserve, following extensive community consultation.
Sale intersection furore
A resident of Park St, Sale, will look to appeal Wellington Shire Council’s decision to change the configuration of an intersection.
Tamboritha fire continues to burn
A fire is still burning in the high country near Mt Tamboritha, 25 kilometres north of Licola.
Special charge scheme for Wurruk and Yarram
Wellington Shire Council will proceed with special charge schemes to upgrade roads in Wurruk and Yarram.
Mobile towers roll out
Federal government spending on new mobile phone towers and road upgrades will save lives on the Hyland Highway, according to Gippsland MHR Darren Chester.
Exploring the Heart Morass
About 150 year seven Catholic College Sale students explored the Heart Morass near Sale last week to learn about its environment.
Rosedale projects progressing
Projects valued at $3.59 million to revitalise Rosedale are now underway.
Murder charge
Police charged a 34-year-old man on Monday with one count of murder following the discovery of a 62-year-old man’s body in Bairnsdale on Saturday.
Two jailed over family violence
Two local men were jailed in relation to family violence matters in the Sale Magistrates’ Court this week.
Fine after failing two drug tests
After failing two oral fluid tests in a month, a man was convicted and fined $1500.





