Melbourne bursting? Grow the regions
COMMENT: A city-centric mentality is not conducive to thinking outside the (city) square, for surely the solution to the burgeoning Melbourne population lies not within Melbourne, but the regions.
Chester stands on his record
ELECTION 2016: Incumbent Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has said he will be taking nothing for granted in the election campaign.
Stretton Park plan unveiled
Stretton Park Aged Care in Maffra last week revealed a comprehensive master plan to update its facilities.
Police seeking booze duo
Police are seeking public information in relation to alleged thefts from two alcohol stores in Sale.
Man wanted on warrants
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Andrew Christopher Kerton.
Bristow’s brilliant book
Former local Timothy Bristow has published his first children's book, Billy the Brilliant.
Contractors sought
Wellington Shire Council is inviting local businesses, contractors and suppliers keen to work on the redevelopment of the Port of Sale former civic centre to register their interest.
Lane needs a name
Small business owners are proposing naming a laneway in Sale.
Plane speaking at RAAF camp
Wanting to get a taste of Air Force life, Jessica Thompson of Sale was given the opportunity to find out how to make her dreams a reality at a girls' flight camp, held at RAAF Base East Sale.
Maffra man faces historic child sex allegations
An 86-year-old Maffra man will face Sale Magistrates' Court again later this year to answer charges of indecent assault allegedly committed against St Patrick's College students between 1979 and 1982.
Five times over the BAC limit
A Maffra woman had her licence suspended after she returned an alleged blood alcohol concentration of 0.261 on Wednesday afternoon.
Another MG resignation
Murray Goulburn has lost its third board member in as many weeks, and there are reports it is under investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.





