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By George, they’ve actually done it

After months of hard work, the new Heyfield and Districts Museum will be opening in the old post office building in Heyfield on Saturday.

All fired up for appeal

Maffra Fire Brigade is ready to rattle tins this Friday.

Shire traps 668 moggies

The days of cats roaming freely at night and disturbing wildlife and residents’ sleep could soon be over, thanks to the success of Wellington Shire Council’s wild cat trapping program and a soon-to-be introduced cat curfew.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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