Wurruk land rezoning
The community will continue to be consulted before a proposed Wurruk residential development, labelled “as big as Yarram”, becomes reality.
Jail over crash causing death of two friends
A Bushy Park man has been sentenced to eight years and six months in prison after pleading guilty to two charges of culpable driving causing death.
Driver who hit cyclists, fled sent back to prison
A driver who ran into two Sale cyclists last year was sentenced to four years and three months in Sale’s County Court on Tuesday.
Spotlight on illegal hunting
Wellington Crime Investigation Unit detectives have spoken to a Maffra man following an investigation into the illegal trespass and hunting of deer in the Dargo area.
Police seek witnesses to fatal crash
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision in Morwell on Monday.
Man charged over radio transmissions
Police have charged a man after a number of pirate transmissions across the emergency services radio network in recent months.
Maffra woman heading to Antarctica for camp
A Maffra woman with a passion for science has been selected as one of 79 women from around the world who will head to Antarctica in February for a three-week leadership camp that will highlight climate change and women in science.
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.
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