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Assistant minister backs ASH and RFAs

Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources senator Anne Ruston met with Australian Sustainable Hardwoods and Australian Paper recently, to re-affirm her support for the Regional Forest Agreements.

Yarram hospital shooting

A bullet hole was found in the window of the Yarram and District Health Service chief executive Colleen Boag's office window on February 26.

Burger challenge not for faint-hearted

Maffra's Macalister Hotel has been running its super mega burger challenge for weeks now, and so far no-one has been able to finish the one kilogram beef burger.

New forensics hub for Latrobe Valley

A new state-of-the-art Victoria Police forensics hub will be established in the Latrobe Valley to target the spread of ice and other drugs.

ASH closure ‘devastating’ — committee

The Committee for Wellington is disappointed that the Agriculture Minister has been in Dubai this week, without having provided a resolution to the ASH issue.

Guy visits ASH mill

State Opposition Leader Matthew Guy toured the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill on Monday night, promising if the government doesn't fight for the 250 potential job losses, then "I will".

Hawks a hit in Sale

Hundreds of school children were treated to a skills clinic with players from the Hawthorn Football Club at Stephenson Park on Monday.

Hyland Highway crashes prompt a warning

Two recent crashes on the Hyland Highway, including one fatality, have prompted Wellington Highway Patrol to issue a warning to motorists to drive to conditions and be patient.

The possum plan ‘should be reviewed’ — MP

With the number of Leadbeater's possum colonies found now reaching 423, the possum management plan should be reviewed, according to the state opposition.

Rosedale man dies after assault

UPDATED: A Rosedale man has been charged with murder, following a fatal assault in Rosedale on Tuesday night.

We cannot afford any more hits to economy

OPINION: The job losses that will result in Heyfield and beyond if the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill closes are extremely concerning for the area.

ASH workers in limbo

ASH workers talk about their uncertain future.

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