We cannot afford any more hits to economy
OPINION: The job losses that will result in Heyfield and beyond if the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill closes are extremely concerning for the area.
ASH workers in limbo
ASH workers talk about their uncertain future.
Fed Training fears
Federation Training management has confirmed a number of job losses, as well as a "reduction in some training courses", in order for the training facility to "remain financially viable".
Man dies after Carrajung Lower crash
A man has died following a single truck crash in Carrajung Lower on earlier this month.
Shire on track for surplus
Wellington Shire Council is on track for a $16 million surplus at the end of the financial year.
VicForests denies a supply offer to mill
VicForests has denied claims that it told Australian Sustainable Hardwoods last year that large quantities of Central Highlands timber were ready for harvest.
Future of Maffra MG plant no clearer
In its half-yearly report, Murray Goulburn last week announced a $31.9 million loss, and a 14.8 per cent cut in revenue.
ASH employee takes on the Premier
Anthony Wilkes has spent the past six weeks trying to contact Premier Daniel Andrews about the fate of his job and 250 others at the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill in Heyfield.
Suspicious fire at ASH
Police are investigating a suspicious fire outside Heyfield's Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill on Sunday night, about 9pm.
Disgust at roo killings
Loch Sport residents are outraged following reports of a four-wheel-drive mowing down mobs of kangaroos on Friday night.
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.
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.
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