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Anzac crowds gather across Wellington

Crowds turned out in force on Anzac Day, many braving persistent rain to attend memorial services across Wellington Shire.

Maffra awaits MG news

The future of the Maffra Murray Goulburn factory could be known as early as Monday.

Shakespeare festival is open

Stratford's Shakespeare on the River Festival was launched at the Courthouse Theatre at the weekend with song, theatre, and champagne.

Market St shed fire

A shed fire in Market St, Sale, took Country Fire Authority crews just 15 minutes to extinguish on Monday night.

North Sale growth leads to roundabout build

A new roundabout on the Princes Highway at the Cobains Rd intersection will improve road safety for the many home owners relocating to the north edge of Sale.

Road and rail wishlist

Reinstatement of country roads funding and the upgrade of the Stratford Rail Bridge are among the local expectations for next week’s state budget.

Driver questioned over Rosedale crash

A Traralgon man is being questioned by Wellington Highway Patrol, after he allegedly travelled along the wrong side of the Princes Highway near Rosedale, resulting in a collision.

CFA battles to save historic homestead

Firefighters from 14 brigades worked on Wednesday to contain a non-suspicious fire in a 120-year-old farm homestead near Yarram.

Gallery | Anzac Day 2017

Photos of Anzac Day events across Wellington Shire.

James Brodribb, twice a prisoner of war

Private James Edward Ernest Brodribb enlisted in the Australian Army on July 16, 1940, and left Australia on the liner Queen Mary in April 1941 for overseas service.

A veteran who is known for helping others

Now aged 90, Peter Cerda-Pavia served for more than 20 years, travelling the world in several roles with the Australian Army.

The story of a soldier and the son he never met

Tasman Fixter, great-great uncle of Julie Steele, is one of the thousands of Anzacs who will be remembered today for paying the ultimate price for their country.

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