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Council saves with new HQ

Since Wellington Shire Council relocated its administration to its Desailly St office one year ago, council has recorded savings of more than $181,000 through sustainable practices and cost efficient communications.

MG’s supplier farmers reeling

Dairy farmers across the region are coming to grips with the shock collapse in the price paid by dairy giant Murray Goulburn to its suppliers.

Car stolen at ATM

Police are appealing for information after a car was stolen in Sale about 10pm on Thursday night.

Equestrian community in shock

The equestrian community is mourning the death of a former Gippsland Grammar student who was killed while competing at a major equestrian event at the weekend.

Faire bird’s eye view

The Stratford Avon Village Faire Day and Market on Sunday was almost as dramatic as one of William Shakespeare's plays.

Our Mother’s Day Classic

People dressed in pink tutus and leotards are set to take over Sale Botanic Gardens Sunday week, May 8 for the annual Sale Mother's Day Classic.

MG boss steps down

Murray Goulburn managing director Gary Helou will step down from his role after the dairy co-operative slashed its profit forecast by as much as 40 per cent and cut the price it pays farmers for milk.

MG crisis: dairy farmers reeling

Dairy farmers in the local area will be heavily affected by milk co-operative Murray Goulburn's decision to drastically cut milk prices, with managing director Gary Helou stepping down and the share price plummeting.

No surprises budget

Funding for Yarram Primary School, Macalister Irrigation District and the Princes Highway duplication were included this week's state budget.

Success for police in long weekend operation

Police detected 39 offences in the Wellington police service area during the Anzac long weekend as part of Operation Tribute.

Sale-Heyfield Rd reopened

Sale-Heyfield Rd has been reopened at the Princes Highway ahead of schedule.

Heritage award a big surprise

The presentation of the Ray Tonkin Volunteer of the Year award by Heritage Victoria to Peter Synan for his lifetime of service came as a complete surprise to the Sale historian.

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