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Esso dispute nearing an end

The long-running battle between Esso and its employees over Enterprise Agreements appears to be almost over.

Some new names for revamped Sale sites

The name of an 11-time Sale mayor will be retained for the name of a park in the Port of Sale precinct.

Permanent ban on fracking

Fracking has been permanently banned in Victoria after lower house of state parliament passed a bill on Wednesday.

Diocese of Sale in the spotlight

The Diocese of Sale has been named Australia's most prolific for child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, with the highest number of paedophile priests proportionally nationwide.

Coastal risk assessment delays affiliation

Despite being de-affiliated from Life Saving Victoria, the Golden Beach Surf Life Saving Club is still pushing to rebuild.

The stress of uncertainty takes its toll

On-site stress-related injuries have increased since the ASH timber supply crisis, according to exercise physiologist Trevor Pendrick.

It’s tucker time on Monday nights

After being awarded Wellington Shire's community group of the year for 2017, Sale's Monday Tucker program has big plans for the year ahead.

Plantation timber supply queried

Suggestions that Australian Sustainable Hardwoods in Heyfield could be saved by using plantations have been undermined by a landmark report by consultants Poyry.

What’s in a name?

The Wellington Entertainment Centre has been locally known as "the Wedge" since opening more than 13 years ago. Now the name could become official.

Trader fined for illicit product

A local man in his 60s was found guilty of the sale of illicit tobacco and other products, and has been fined $2000 plus $2183 in costs.

Esso responds to oil slick sighting

Esso has informed the national petroleum safety authority about an oil slick spotted on Wednesday near the West Tuna platform.

Council fined by EPA over blown litter

Environment Protection Authority Victoria has fined Wellington Shire Council more than $7500 for breaching a condition of a pollution abatement notice at the Kilmany Resource Recovery Centre.

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