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Cop shop site hold up

A native title issue and the plight of an Aboriginal corporation is delaying the sale of the former Sale police station.

$30,000 given to local clubs and groups

Sale Greyhound Club has donated almost $30,000 to 10 community groups and sports clubs in Wellington Shire.

Increase in wasp activity

A marked increase in European wasp activity is keeping pest controllers occupied and locals on edge.

Two accidents on highway

Two separate accidents on the Princes Highway near Wurruk on Wednesday happened within minutes of each other.

Council looks at rezoning of land in Heyfield

Wellington Shire Council has adopted a study, which it hoped will lead to more residential development in Heyfield.

Surf life saving club secures funding

Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club has secured a share of $8 million of federal government funding, under the Beach Safety Equipment Fund.

Fatal crash at Hernes Oak

Police are investigating a fatal crash near Morwell.

Esso HQ move

Esso's headquarters will move from Southbank to Docklands, with hopes some jobs will return to Longford.

Maffra speed limit survey

VicRoads wants to know what the broader Maffra community thinks about the current 60 kilometre per hour speed limit along Johnson St.

Mayor: more needed to improve rail

Wellington Shire mayor Carolyn Crossley welcomed the last week's state government announcement on improved transport services in Gippsland, but said the government was still not looking broadly enough.

Wellington wants more federal govt funding

Wellington Shire Council has added its voice to a campaign to increase the level of federal government funding to local government.

Easter incidents in Dargo

A woman returned a blood alcohol reading almost three times the legal limit, while another has been charged with reckless driving.

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