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Port’s tourist precinct without a loo

The closure of public toilets at the Port Albert wharf precinct has prompted locals to submit a petition, pushing for the convenience to return.

Residents reject special charge scheme

Wellington Shire Council will not go ahead with a special charge scheme for a section of Marley St, Sale.

Blue Pool drowning

A 26-year-old Filipino dairy worker drowned at the Blue Pool near Briagolong on Thursday.

Premier responds to mayor’s Heyfield letter

Wellington Shire mayor Carolyn Crossley has received a response to her letter sent last week from Premier Daniel Andrews over the Heyfield ASH timber mill concerns.

Some new names for revamped Sale sites

The name of an 11-time Sale mayor will be retained for the name of a park in the Port of Sale precinct.

Permanent ban on fracking

Fracking has been permanently banned in Victoria after lower house of state parliament passed a bill on Wednesday.

Tool taker terminated

A local man will be ever grateful to his neighbour, after quick thinking prevented the burglary of his beloved tools in Sale on Thursday.

Abuse survivors urged to come forward

Detectives are continuing to appeal for information following investigations into historical sexual assault allegations at St Patrick's College in Sale.

Esso dispute nearing an end

The long-running battle between Esso and its employees over Enterprise Agreements appears to be almost over.

Diocese of Sale in the spotlight

The Diocese of Sale has been named Australia's most prolific for child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, with the highest number of paedophile priests proportionally nationwide.

Plantation timber supply queried

Suggestions that Australian Sustainable Hardwoods in Heyfield could be saved by using plantations have been undermined by a landmark report by consultants Poyry.

What’s in a name?

The Wellington Entertainment Centre has been locally known as "the Wedge" since opening more than 13 years ago. Now the name could become official.

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