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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.

Streets ahead with special charge scheme

Works are now well underway to improve the first street in the rollout of Wellington Shire's Residential Road and Street Construction program.

Another roundabout leading into Sale

Construction of a new roundabout at the junction of Cobains Rd and the Princes Highway on the northern edge of Sale will begin in coming weeks.

Maffra students are trail blazers

Students from Maffra Secondary College were at the launch of the Trailblazers Trail Project on Friday afternoon.

Pelican deaths investigated

Four pelicans have died in recent days at Lake Guyatt in Sale, with another in a serious condition and under veterinary care.

Shakespeare on the River Festival is launched

The Stratford Shakespeare on the River Festival was launched on Saturday.

Comment urged on shire budget

Wellington Shire ratepayers can expect a smaller increase in council rates than in past years, following Tuesday night's council meeting.

Hunters’ budget boost

The state government has announced $5.33 million in the Victorian Budget will be allocated to support sustainable hunting.

Lest we forget

Thousands of people flock to Anzac Day events across Wellington Shire.

Farmer fined $12,000 over animal cruelty

A Sale district farmer has pleaded guilty to 33 charges of animal cruelty, with 11 of the charges being aggravated cruelty.

Three vehicle crash closes highway

The Princes Highway between Flynn and Rosedale was closed Thursday morning following a three vehicle collision.

Iconic bridge attacked

The iconic Sale Swing Bridge has been damaged by vandals.

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