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Jack-knife near Rosedale

Police are investigating after a car towing a caravan jack-knifed on the Princes Highway near Rosedale on Friday afternoon.

Tip operator found guilty of illegal dumping

The business that formerly operated Wellington Shire Council's Kilmany landfill was found guilty of illegally dumping industrial waste.

Belt up, police say

Police are concerned about the number of people not wearing seatbelts.

Speedy loss of licence

A 34-year-old Melbourne man will lose his licence for a month after he was allegedly caught driving 136kmh in a 100kmh zone.

Govt says children can sing Christmas carols

Coalition MPs are railing against what they claim is a directive from the state government saying that public schools should not sing "praise songs", or Christmas carols directly related to Christian themes.

Alternate truck route

Plans to upgrade the alternative truck route around Sale, which will accommodate vehicles weighing up to 42.5 tonnes, have been given council support.

Bypass money motion

Wellington Shire Council will tonight consider a motion to seek federal and state government funding to upgrade an alternative transport route around Sale.

Gippsland polling booths axed

Residents of Wurruk, Tinamba and Stradbroke will be forced to find new places to vote during next year's federal election.

Students receive VCE results

Students across the state celebrated and commiserated when the 2015 VCE results were released yesterday, with local schools acknowledging excellent outcomes for their students.

Port privatisation delays MID modernisation

State government funding for the next stage of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation is in limbo, with the passing of legislation to lease the Port of Melbourne delayed until next year.

V/Line collision sparks investigation, reviews

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a report into an incident on a Bairnsdale-bound V/Line train in February where a train hit track work equipment.

Drink driver’s car impounded

A 41-year-old woman had her car impounded and licence immediately suspended after she was caught drink driving in Sale on Friday night.

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