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Permanent ban on fracking

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

Tool taker terminated

A local man will be ever grateful to his neighbour, after quick thinking prevented the burglary of his beloved tools in Sale on Thursday.

Abuse survivors urged to come forward

Detectives are continuing to appeal for information following investigations into historical sexual assault allegations at St Patrick's College in Sale.

Esso dispute nearing an end

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

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.

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.

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.

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Suspicious blaze at old Sale police station

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