Committee looking at options for coal mine sites
The future of Gippsland's three open-cut coal mines will be the focus of a newly-formed advisory committee.
Outage will result in water factory discharges to Dutson Downs
The Gippsland Water Factory will receive a '70 billion litre service' in March after seven years of operation.
‘Support Local’ campaign
Sale and Maffra's business and tourism associations held a cocktail party recently to launch a new joint campaign.
Assistant minister backs ASH and RFAs
Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources senator Anne Ruston met with Australian Sustainable Hardwoods and Australian Paper recently, to re-affirm her support for the Regional Forest Agreements.
Yarram hospital shooting
A bullet hole was found in the window of the Yarram and District Health Service chief executive Colleen Boag's office window on February 26.
Hawks a hit in Sale
Hundreds of school children were treated to a skills clinic with players from the Hawthorn Football Club at Stephenson Park on Monday.
Hyland Highway crashes prompt a warning
Two recent crashes on the Hyland Highway, including one fatality, have prompted Wellington Highway Patrol to issue a warning to motorists to drive to conditions and be patient.
The possum plan ‘should be reviewed’ — MP
With the number of Leadbeater's possum colonies found now reaching 423, the possum management plan should be reviewed, according to the state opposition.
Burger challenge not for faint-hearted
Maffra's Macalister Hotel has been running its super mega burger challenge for weeks now, and so far no-one has been able to finish the one kilogram beef burger.
New forensics hub for Latrobe Valley
A new state-of-the-art Victoria Police forensics hub will be established in the Latrobe Valley to target the spread of ice and other drugs.
ASH closure ‘devastating’ — committee
The Committee for Wellington is disappointed that the Agriculture Minister has been in Dubai this week, without having provided a resolution to the ASH issue.
Guy visits ASH mill
State Opposition Leader Matthew Guy toured the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill on Monday night, promising if the government doesn't fight for the 250 potential job losses, then "I will".
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United on the attack
Sale United created a new record after defeating Monash 9-1 in its Football Victoria Latrobe Valley senior match on Sunday.
At Monash Reserve, Newborough, the...
