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Million dollar milestone

Heyfield and District Community Bank is celebrating after announcing it has donated more than $1 million back into the town.

Beach clean-up notices

Wellington Shire Council wants to assure owners of undevelopable land on the 90 Mile Beach that clean-up warnings only apply to properties near an established house.

Pool, spas not meeting standards

Owners of pools and spas in Wellington Shire are being urged to step up their compliance, with 60 per cent of inspections so far failing barrier regulations.

Shops close, jobs go

Staff at three of Sale's core fashion stores are reeling after being told the shops at Gippsland Centre will shut their doors on Sunday.

New speed restriction zone

In a safety boost for students and residents, a new 60 kilometre per hour school speed zone will be implemented on the Princes Highway in Sale, adjacent to the new Sale Specialist School from Tuesday.

Council looks at issues relating to growth

Three issues relating to potential residential growth in the Sale area will go before Wellington Shire Council on Tuesday night.

Food and wine festival delights

Sampling the best produce from across the region, hundreds of people from Gippsland and beyond attended this year’s Heyfield Food and Wine Festival.

Pets poisoned in Briagolong

UPDATED: Police and RSPCA officers are investigating the poisoning of pet dogs and cats in Briagolong.

Tanker driver jobs to go at MG

Murray Goulburn will cut 60 tanker drivers and “a number of support roles”, including from its Maffra factory, responding to a reduction in milk supply.

Mixed response on new rent rules

New rules for tenants with pets have been met with a mix of delight and caution by tenants, animal advocates and real estate agents in Wellington Shire.

Escaped burn-off

Emergency services from across the district attended an escaped burn-off at Wandana Rd in Sale on Wednesday afternoon.

Greens reject gas plan

Gippsland's green groups have rejected claims by state Nationals leader Peter Walsh that more gas exploration will reduce prices and relieve shortages.

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