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Savvy kayaker saved

A waterproof mobile phone and a life jacket have saved a kayaker who ended up stranded in water near Wilsons Promontory on Tuesday morning.

Fair Work will target area

Persistent underpayment allegations from workers are among the prompts for a new Fair Work Ombudsman campaign in Gippsland.

New housing project in Sale

Carers and their dependents needing high-level disability support will benefit from an innovative new housing development in Glenhaven Estate in Sale.

Duplication in Fulham

Duplication works began this week on the Princes Highway in Fulham.

Campfire sparks a small bushfire

Crews extinguished a small bushfire which started from an unattended campfire fanned by strong winds next to the Aberfeldy River on Fultons Creek Rd on Sunday afternoon.

Drunk, drugged drivers nabbed

Despite appalling state-wide results, Wellington police are generally satisfied with motorist behaviour during Operation Furlong last weekend.

Where’s Wally?

The first Salefest in four years was a huge success.

End of Hazelwood confirmed

The Hazelwood Power Station will be closed by the end of March next year, according to its foreign owners Engie and Mitsui.

Improved holiday town cleaning

Wellington Shire Council has vowed to clean up its act when it comes to facility maintenance along the coast this Christmas period, starting with Loch Sport's public toilets.

Road closed on Wednesday for Sale Cultural Hub

Demolition, structural and services works are transforming the former Wellington Shire Council offices into Port of Sale Cultural Hub.

Five new faces on council

Wellington Shire Council will have a blend of new blood and experience, with four previous councillors re-elected and five new faces filling the chambers.

Entertaining Sale Show is thrillseekers’ cup of tea

Fine weather and plenty of attractions made for a top Sale Show.

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