The stress of uncertainty takes its toll
On-site stress-related injuries have increased since the ASH timber supply crisis, according to exercise physiologist Trevor Pendrick.
It’s tucker time on Monday nights
After being awarded Wellington Shire's community group of the year for 2017, Sale's Monday Tucker program has big plans for the year ahead.
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.
Esso responds to oil slick sighting
Esso has informed the national petroleum safety authority about an oil slick spotted on Wednesday near the West Tuna platform.
Council fined by EPA over blown litter
Environment Protection Authority Victoria has fined Wellington Shire Council more than $7500 for breaching a condition of a pollution abatement notice at the Kilmany Resource Recovery Centre.
Overwhelming support for ASH mill’s workers
The chief executive of ASH, Vince Hurley, said he was "overwhelmed" at the level of support for the mill, following a town meeting in Heyfield on Wednesday.
Trader fined for illicit product
A local man in his 60s was found guilty of the sale of illicit tobacco and other products, and has been fined $2000 plus $2183 in costs.
No progress on path repairs
Loch Sport residents dismayed at the length of time it's taking to fix a coastal pathway may have to wait a little longer, according to Wellington Shire Council.
Nationals call for timber resource release
Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Deputy Opposition Leader Peter Walsh, and Gippsland East MLA Tim Bull met Australian Sustainable Hardwoods management at the Heyfield mill on Tuesday morning.
Dargo rescue
A motorcyclist was rescued by Maffra police's four wheel drive vehicle after coming off his motorbike in the Alpine National Park on Wednesday morning.
Man remanded in custody to face charges
Damien Ripper faced Sale Magistrate Court, facing the assault, criminal damage and driving charges he failed to appear for late last year.
Greens front up at the mill
Victorian Greens spokesperson for forests Samantha Dunn visited the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill, advocating for plantation-sourced timber.
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