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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".

Rosedale man dies after assault

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

Fed Training fears

Federation Training management has confirmed a number of job losses, as well as a "reduction in some training courses", in order for the training facility to "remain financially viable".

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.

Shire on track for surplus

Wellington Shire Council is on track for a $16 million surplus at the end of the financial year.

VicForests denies a supply offer to mill

VicForests has denied claims that it told Australian Sustainable Hardwoods last year that large quantities of Central Highlands timber were ready for harvest.

Future of Maffra MG plant no clearer

In its half-yearly report, Murray Goulburn last week announced a $31.9 million loss, and a 14.8 per cent cut in revenue.

ASH employee takes on the Premier

Anthony Wilkes has spent the past six weeks trying to contact Premier Daniel Andrews about the fate of his job and 250 others at the Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill in Heyfield.

Man dies after Carrajung Lower crash

A man has died following a single truck crash in Carrajung Lower on earlier this month.

Disgust at roo killings

Loch Sport residents are outraged following reports of a four-wheel-drive mowing down mobs of kangaroos on Friday night.

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