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New section of highway open

A new section of the Princes Highway at Fulham was opened to traffic on Tuesday, in the latest milestone in the duplication of the highway between Sale and Traralgon.

Fuel taken from Sale depot

About 80 litres of fuel was taken from a depot in Sale.

Craft group providing comfort

A group of crafty women who enjoy a chat and a cuppa while stitching have made winter a little more bearable for some of Sale’s most needy.

More cash needed for ramp

Wellington Shire Council will need to find more money to complete upgrades around a Loch Sport boat ramp.

Possum advice ‘flawed’, scientists claim

Advice which led to the Leadbeater's Possum being classed as "critically endangered" has been criticised as flawed by leading Australian forestry scientists.

Smoking bans causes some ifs and butts

The smoking ban that will affect eateries from August 1 has received a mixed reaction from customers and venue owners in Sale's main shopping precinct.

Wildlife killed by burn in fauna reserve

The state environment department has defended its fire management practice which led to the incineration of a colony of rare New Holland mice.

Shorten supports mill decision

Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has described the state government's decision to buy into the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill in Heyfield as "decisive".

Five wombats killed, campsite trashed

The Humane Society International is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for an attack that left five wombats dead at a Strzelecki State Forest campsite.

Port of Sale works on track for end of year

The $14.53 million redevelopment works are progressing well at the Port of Sale precinct and the new Wellington Centre.

Shorten at Sale rally

Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten joined union leaders to address an estimated 300-strong crowd protesting UGL’s on and offshore maintenance contract.

Man escapes prison sentence after assault

A Sale man has been sentenced to a two-year community corrections order after pleading guilty to recklessly causing injury.

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