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.
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.
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.
Brother pleads guilty
Another former St Patrick’s College, Sale, Marist Brother is in the spotlight after pleading guilty to child sex offences.
Nepalese delegation visits
The Macalister Demonstration Farm recently hosted two delegations of high ranking government agricultural officials, development officers, livestock specialists and farm extension officers from Nepal.
Man is jailed over radio transmissions
A Buchan man has been sentenced to nearly two years in jail for attempting to stop a police chase by hacking into radio transmissions.
Four possible sites for train stabling in Sale
A report commissioned by Wellington Shire Council has identified four sites in the Sale area where train stabling could be established.




