Possum advice ‘flawed’, scientists claim
Advice which led to the Leadbeater's Possum being classed as "critically endangered" has been criticised as flawed by leading Australian forestry scientists.
Smoking bans causes some ifs and butts
The smoking ban that will affect eateries from August 1 has received a mixed reaction from customers and venue owners in Sale's main shopping precinct.
Wildlife killed by burn in fauna reserve
The state environment department has defended its fire management practice which led to the incineration of a colony of rare New Holland mice.
Shorten supports mill decision
Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has described the state government's decision to buy into the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill in Heyfield as "decisive".
Five wombats killed, campsite trashed
The Humane Society International is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for an attack that left five wombats dead at a Strzelecki State Forest campsite.
Port of Sale works on track for end of year
The $14.53 million redevelopment works are progressing well at the Port of Sale precinct and the new Wellington Centre.
Shorten at Sale rally
Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten joined union leaders to address an estimated 300-strong crowd protesting UGL’s on and offshore maintenance contract.
Man escapes prison sentence after assault
A Sale man has been sentenced to a two-year community corrections order after pleading guilty to recklessly causing injury.
Court told offender’s story was ‘a sad situation’
A Sale man has been sentenced to six months prison for a range of offences.
Man faces court on murder charge
A Rosedale man facing a murder charge following the death of a man in February appeared in Sale Magistrates' Court on Wednesday via video link.
Rally in Sale on Friday
The protest outside of the Longford Gas Plants is continuing, with a rally planned for Friday through the streets of Sale.
Wellington’s newest Aussie citizens
The latest residents of Wellington Shire to take Australian citizenship were sworn in by Wellington Shire mayor Carolyn Crossley at a citizenship ceremony on Tuesday.
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