CFMEU turns up the heat to save Heyfield timber jobs
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union is stepping up its campaign to save jobs at the Heyfield timber mill, robocalling marginal seats in the surrounding area.
We miss out on rail upgrades
The state government's announcement this week of upgrades to public transport in Gippsland has centred on the Latrobe Valley.
Fake tickets cause mayhem
Music fans are being warned not to buy tickets from unauthorised websites, after 28 Jimmy Barnes concert-goers turned up at Yarram's Regent Theatre on Sunday with fake tickets.
Hip-hop clinic a big hit
A hip-hop workshop has spread the message to embrace heritage, as part of this year's National Youth Week.
Doc’s vital work in Middle East
Co-ordinating aero-medical evacuations for the Australian Defence Force across the entire Middle East region is a big responsibility for young doctor, Flight Lieutenant Ze-Chuen Goon.
Meet the new top cop in Wellington
Inspector Scott Brennan has taken the helm of Wellington Police Service Area, based in Sale, as the new Local Area Commander.
Objections to second house on property
A contentious planning permit application will be considered by Wellington Shire councillors at their next meeting.
Erratic driver intercepted
Wellington Highway Patrol officers have charged a man following an intercept in Fulham on Friday night.
Drug overdose deaths are below regional average
A report from the state coroner's office has noted 20 drug overdose deaths in Wellington between 2009 and 2016.
Teen ‘stalkers’ are slammed by police
Police have slammed behaviour by "bored teenagers" as stupid, after intercepting them for stalking a car on the South Gippsland Highway last week.
Teenage girls charged
Two teenage girls have been arrested and charged in relation to a series of thefts from cars and burglaries from sheds.
Firefighters injured
Four volunteer Country Fire Authority firefighters were hospitalised last week, after sustaining injuries in the line of duty in Sale on Friday.
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