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Not taking election win for granted

ELECTION 2016: Incumbent member for Gippsland Darren Chester said he is not taking the electorate for granted as he approaches the federal election on July 2.

Minor changes for budget

Wellington Shire Council's 2016-17 budget was formally adopted on Tuesday night.

Minister rejects Port Albert planning

Demand for residential lots in Port Albert will have to be demonstrated before more land can be released for development.

Aggravated burglary

POLICE NEWS: Sale Police are seeking witnesses to an aggravated burglary that took place last weekend at a Sale motel.

Shortfall shock

Construction of Sale Specialist School's new facility has suffered a hiccup, with quotes coming in at $1.5 million over budget.

Shire looking for vision

Wellington Shire Council is seeking input from the public to guide vision following the revisit of its Wellington 2030 campaign.

Schoolies alternative

The Wellington Youth Council will table a bill at the YMCA Youth Parliament calling on the Victorian Department of Education to offer a formal alternative to 'schoolies week'.

Shared pathway to new estates

Wellington Shire Council will soon build a new path from the Sale central business district to the Woondella, Glebe and Boulevard estates.

Crime up 14.7 per cent

Total crime in the Wellington Shire has risen in the past 12 months.

Campaigning for a less intrusive government

ELECTION 2016: Liberal Democrats candidate for Gippsland Ben Buckley said his campaign is going well so far.

Council’s budget night

Submissions received for Wellington Shire Council's draft 2016-17 budget are likely to only have a minimal affect on the final document.

The X factor in the Senate

ELECTION 2016: The Nick Xenophon Team is expanding nationally, and Victorian Senate candidate Naomi Halpern wants voters to know there is an alternative to the major parties out there.

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