Overwhelming support for ASH mill’s workers
The chief executive of ASH, Vince Hurley, said he was "overwhelmed" at the level of support for the mill, following a town meeting in Heyfield on Wednesday.
Dargo rescue
A motorcyclist was rescued by Maffra police's four wheel drive vehicle after coming off his motorbike in the Alpine National Park on Wednesday morning.
Man remanded in custody to face charges
Damien Ripper faced Sale Magistrate Court, facing the assault, criminal damage and driving charges he failed to appear for late last year.
Greens front up at the mill
Victorian Greens spokesperson for forests Samantha Dunn visited the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill, advocating for plantation-sourced timber.
No progress on path repairs
Loch Sport residents dismayed at the length of time it's taking to fix a coastal pathway may have to wait a little longer, according to Wellington Shire Council.
Nationals call for timber resource release
Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Deputy Opposition Leader Peter Walsh, and Gippsland East MLA Tim Bull met Australian Sustainable Hardwoods management at the Heyfield mill on Tuesday morning.
Minister discusses possible way out for ASH
State Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford finally met with Australian Sustainable Hardwoods directors, workers and their union the CFMEU.
Heyfield united behind mill
A crowd estimated at more than 1000 turned out to a town meeting in Heyfield, as local, state and federal government representatives attempted to reassure all was being done to prevent the ASH mill closure.
The race that stops Heyfield
Freckless has taken out the Great Australia Day Yabby Race Cup in a pinch, in the race that stops a town.
Deer control moves to Howitt-Wellington Plains
Parks Victoria's trial deer control program will be extended to the Howitt-Wellington Plains area of the Alpine National Park from Friday to Sunday.
Quiet achievers acknowledged
Maffra has acknowledged some of the community's quiet achievers in its annual Australia Day ceremony.
Australia Day celebrated across the shire
Australia Day was celebrated in dozens of locations across Wellington Shire at official and private gatherings.
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