Lakes algae outbreak
An outbreak of algae in the Gippsland Lakes has prompted authorities to issue a warning to swimmers.
Muir running for Morwell
The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party of Victoria has confirmed former federal senator Ricky Muir has been selected as its candidate for the seat of Morwell in the November state election.
Slow-mo flip at crossing
A 25-year-old motorist had a bad start to the day in Yarram on Friday morning, after flipping a vehicle at a pedestrian crossing in the main street.
Japan eyeing off Valley coal for hydrogen
Japanese giant Kawasaki aims to use Latrobe Valley brown coal to produce hydrogen in a project that aims to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions and promises huge economic benefits for the region.
Libs-Nats will suspend barrier blanket roll-out
State Liberals and Nationals have pledged, if elected, to suspend the “blanket roll-out” of wire rope and flexible metal barriers, and redirect money towards road safety measures on country roads.
Beach booms
Seismic survey work, being conducted in Bass Strait waters off Golden Beach, has united anti-coal activists, the Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group and beach community residents.
Wednesday’s wild weather
Local State Emergency Service crews attended 42 jobs during Wednesday’s tempest, as East Sale recorded wind gust of more than 100kmh.
Vaccination rates one of state’s highest
The Wellington Shire municipality has one of the highest vaccination rates in the state, with 97.76 per cent of children fully immunised.
Duplication work continues apace
Another milestone has been reached in the duplication of the Princes Highway between Sale and Traralgon, as the newly-constructed westbound lanes of the highway at Nambrok open to traffic this week.
Wellington Shire supports plea for more neighbourhood house funding
Wellington Shire Council will write to the state Families and Children Minister Jenny Mikakos in support of a plea for more funding to support neighbourhood houses.
Motorbike rider dies at Munro
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man on a farming property at Munro on Tuesday night.
Council still grappling with the future direction of recycling
Wellington Shire Council is still negotiating with recycling services to find out what will happen to recyclable material.
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