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Hopes of council election provisional results today

Provisional results for the Wellington Shire Council election could be published as early as today.

Huge CFA fire exercise

Local CFA units took part in a huge exercise near Rosedale at the weekend, which simulated a major fire.

Dairy giants step-up to stem farmer exodus

Murray Goulburn has reviewed its Milk Supply Support Package, stating that the "clawback" program will stop for the rest of the 2016/17 financial year.

Forest tracks reopening

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Parks Victoria officers will be on patrol making sure everyone is safe as most tracks and roads across Gippsland re-open this weekend.

It’s show time

The Sale Show begins on Friday, with plenty to see and do.

Cup weekend police operation

Victorians celebrate an iconic horse race on Tuesday, with many converting the Tuesday public holiday into a four day long weekend.

Wild dog bounty reinstated

The state government will establish a new ministerial advisory committee on wild dog management, and offer a bigger bounty from next year.

Gesticulator convicted

A 20-year-old Sale man who was intercepted riding an unregistered motorcycle without a licence faced the court on Tuesday.

Hopes for historic Sale water tower

A Sale historian has a dream to restore the historic brick water tower in Sale's Victoria Park and turn it into mini museum.

Guy visits Sale

State Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has talked up his plans for a comprehensive population policy and decentralisation to boost country Victoria during a visit to Sale.

Concerns over proposed Heyfield fuel outlet

Heyfield residents are anxiously await ing word on whether a planning permit for a 24-hour truck refuelling station will be approved by Wellington Shire Council.

Rowdy campers are fined

A group of campers has been fined for destructive and disruptive behaviour at Mitchell River National Park.

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Council awards over $130,000 in Community Assistance Grants

Wellington Shire Council has awarded $130,997 in funding to 27 local community groups as part of the August 2025 round of Community Assistance Grants....