Swimmer rescued at Lake Tyers
An overseas tourist continued to enjoy her holiday in Australia thanks to the efforts of two Victoria Police members who rescued her from a rip at Lake Tyers Beach on Wednesday.
Run-in with roo
A local woman counts herself lucky after surviving a headlock grip by a large kangaroo at the weekend, in what she says was "the most Australian experience I've ever had".
Two workplace fatalities
Two men were killed in two separate workplace incidents in Gippsland at the weekend.
Jack River bushfire class action completed
The Jack River bushfire class action has drawn to a close, with final compensation payments being made to all group members a day before the third anniversary of the fire.
Both sides of forestry
When wildlife conservation expert Tim McBride started work with VicForests, he was struck by the similarity between the logging-conservation debate here and in his native America.
Booze bus nabs eight
The Road Policing Drug Alcohol Section Booze Bus conducted 1369 portable breath tests and 22 drugs tests across Wellington at the weekend, detecting five drug drivers and three drink drivers.
Cr Hole wants ASH action
A local councillor has bemoaned the lack of progress on the future of the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill at Heyfield.
Ram raid in Yarram
Police are investigating a ram raid on a motor vehicle and chainsaw dealership in Yarram, during the early hours of Saturday morning.
RAAF parade
Thirty-Two Squadron, based at the RAAF Base East Sale, held a parade to honour its 75th anniversary on Tuesday.
Love is still strong after 67 years of marriage
June and Tony Bannon have been together since they were teenagers.
School zones targeted
With children back at school after summer holidays, motorists have been reminded to take care and drive mindfully in school zones.
Minister’s mill meeting
EXCLUSIVE: Australian Sustainable Hardwoods management and more than 200 mill workers were none the wiser about their futures after a visit to Heyfield by Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Jaala Pulford last week.
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