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Firearm guilty plea

A Briagolong man has pleaded guilty to a number of firearm charges at Bairnsdale Magistrates' Court.

Opening the swing bridge

The heritage-listed Swing Bridge will eventually swing back into life following an estimated $160,000 repair project funded through insurance.

Sale, Bairnsdale rail snub

While the state government has announced 10 new train services each week between Melbourne and Traralgon, there is disappointment for commuters east of the Latrobe Valley.

Open board meeting has emotions running high

Emotions ran high in a section of the large crowd at last Wednesday's Yarram and District Health Service's open board meeting.

Search for doctors continues

Yarram and District Health Service's annual meeting last Wednesday was told the service had been focussed on recruiting for its medical workforce.

Seven day GPs plan for Yarram

Yarram and District Health Service has committed to continuing its urgent care after hours service.

Temporary digs for Sale ambos

Sale paramedics are packing up and preparing to move as demolition of the current Ambulance Victoria facilities in Cunninghame St looms.

Heyfield fuel facility given the go-ahead

A controversial fuel facility in Heyfield was given the go ahead by Wellington Shire Council last week.

Stretton Park fundraising launch

A community campaign to raise money for the $6.5 million first stage to redevelop Stretton Park has been launched.

West Sale runway upgrade

A major runway upgrade for West Sale Airport has been announced, to support the RAAF's Project AIR5428 expansion at East Sale.

Johnson St speed limit drop rejected

A move to reduce the speed limit in Maffra's main street from 60kmh to 50kmh, led by concerned locals and Wellington Shire Council, has been rejected by VicRoads.

Duplicated section opens

Duplication of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale is continuing, with another section complete between Flynns Creek Rd and Byes Lane outside of Rosedale.

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