Speedy loss of licence
A 34-year-old Melbourne man will lose his licence for a month after he was allegedly caught driving 136kmh in a 100kmh zone.
Govt says children can sing Christmas carols
Coalition MPs are railing against what they claim is a directive from the state government saying that public schools should not sing "praise songs", or Christmas carols directly related to Christian themes.
Alternate truck route
Plans to upgrade the alternative truck route around Sale, which will accommodate vehicles weighing up to 42.5 tonnes, have been given council support.
Gippsland polling booths axed
Residents of Wurruk, Tinamba and Stradbroke will be forced to find new places to vote during next year's federal election.
Students receive VCE results
Students across the state celebrated and commiserated when the 2015 VCE results were released yesterday, with local schools acknowledging excellent outcomes for their students.
Bypass money motion
Wellington Shire Council will tonight consider a motion to seek federal and state government funding to upgrade an alternative transport route around Sale.
V/Line collision sparks investigation, reviews
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a report into an incident on a Bairnsdale-bound V/Line train in February where a train hit track work equipment.
Drink driver’s car impounded
A 41-year-old woman had her car impounded and licence immediately suspended after she was caught drink driving in Sale on Friday night.
Stole cash then assaulted police
A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with theft and assaulting a police officer on Sunday.
Spontaneous combustion leads to fire in Rosedale
A pile of grass clipping spontaneously combusted in a paddock on the Rosedale-Longford Rd on Sunday afternoon.
Port privatisation delays MID modernisation
State government funding for the next stage of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation is in limbo, with the passing of legislation to lease the Port of Melbourne delayed until next year.
Mine fire ‘likely caused deaths’
The Hazelwood mine fire likely contributed to an increase in deaths, the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry board has found.
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Double cross country gold medals for young Longford local
Kobe Hiskins from Longford has won gold medals at two state events.
Kobie, 11, recently won the under 11s three kilometres at the state champs...
