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Onshore gas survey exposes farmers’ groundwater fears

Groundwater contamination is farmers' greatest fear when it comes to onshore gas drilling.

Shire ward structure review begins

A review of Wellington Shire Council's ward structure will begin this week.

Vote on controversial housing development

Wellington Shire Council on Tuesday night could give the green light for a controversial proposed Sale residential development to go ahead.

New dredge for Lakes Entrance

A new dredge will be purchased to ensure ocean access at Lakes Entrance for commercial fishing and shipping, tourism operators and recreational boaters.

Bairnsdale service station assault and robbery

A service station attendant was allegedly threatened with a knife during an armed robbery in Bairnsdale last week.

Robbery at Morwell servo

Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an alleged robbery at a Morwell service station last month.

Brazen barefoot boozer

Police are appealing for public assistance to help identify a man who may be able to help with their investigations into the alleged theft of a bottle of Chivas Regal valued at $350.

Objectors vow to fight broiler farm

Debate over a controversial 800,000 bird broiler farm planned for the outskirts of Toongabbie could be headed for the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal if Wellington Shire Council rules in favour of the farm.

Return from Bali up in the air

A local couple who have been holidaying in Bali since June 22 are unsure if they will be able to return home on Saturday night on their scheduled Jetstar Airways flight.

Pumped prices hit Sale

Sale motorists are getting the raw end of the deal when they visit the petrol bowser, with research revealing unleaded petrol prices locally are the highest of any major town in Victoria.

Fish and chip burglary

Police are investigating a burglary at a Port Albert fish and chip shop which happened sometime between 10pm Saturday and 10am Sunday.

Vehicle impounded after hooning

A Traralgon man had his car impounded on Friday morning following a report to police of hoon driving.

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