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Road and rail wishlist

Reinstatement of country roads funding and the upgrade of the Stratford Rail Bridge are among the local expectations for next week’s state budget.

Anzac crowds gather across Wellington

Crowds turned out in force on Anzac Day, many braving persistent rain to attend memorial services across Wellington Shire.

Maffra awaits MG news

The future of the Maffra Murray Goulburn factory could be known as early as Monday.

Driver questioned over Rosedale crash

A Traralgon man is being questioned by Wellington Highway Patrol, after he allegedly travelled along the wrong side of the Princes Highway near Rosedale, resulting in a collision.

CFA battles to save historic homestead

Firefighters from 14 brigades worked on Wednesday to contain a non-suspicious fire in a 120-year-old farm homestead near Yarram.

Gallery | Anzac Day 2017

Photos of Anzac Day events across Wellington Shire.

Shire wants fewer pokies

Wellington Shire Council will seek a reduction in the maximum number of gaming machines that can operate in the municipality, to bring it in line with the state per capita average, following a review of its gaming policy.

Leather factory dismantles

Rosedale Leather is preparing to close its doors almost a year after staff were told the factory would cease operating.

James Brodribb, twice a prisoner of war

Private James Edward Ernest Brodribb enlisted in the Australian Army on July 16, 1940, and left Australia on the liner Queen Mary in April 1941 for overseas service.

A veteran who is known for helping others

Now aged 90, Peter Cerda-Pavia served for more than 20 years, travelling the world in several roles with the Australian Army.

The story of a soldier and the son he never met

Tasman Fixter, great-great uncle of Julie Steele, is one of the thousands of Anzacs who will be remembered today for paying the ultimate price for their country.

CFMEU fighting for mill

The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union has vowed to continue its fight to save the jobs of Australian Sustainable Hardwoods workers in Heyfield.

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Suspicious blaze at old Sale police station

Emergency services contained a major fire last Friday evening at the abandoned former Sale police station on York St, near Lake Guthridge, with a...