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Chester retained

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester was today sworn in as Assistant Minister for Defence, following a reshuffle of the federal ministry.

Premier visits Sale

Premier Daniel Andrews was in Sale today to see plans for the new Sale Specialist School and discuss the new ambulance station.

Port Albert planning frustration drags on

Wellington Shire Council will send the debate surrounding rezoning land around Port Albert to a panel of planning experts.

Chester welcomes coalition agreement

The Nationals have used this week's change of Prime Minister to secure a new coalition agreement with the Liberals.

Rosedale burglary

Police are investigating a burglary at a cafe in Rosedale that happened in the early hours of Monday morning.

One or three wards for shire

The Victorian Electoral Commission is seeking feedback on options for Wellington Shire Council's electoral structure.

Upturned trailer blocks road

A truck rollover on the Rosedale-Longford Rd on Wednesday afternoon caused disruption to traffic for more than an hour.

Paper mill jobs fears

Workers from the Australian Paper Maryvale mill took to the streets on Friday to protest against the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement they said would cost their jobs and those of thousands of plantation timber and transport workers.

Flying Doctors on the road

The new Sale headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor Service was officially opened on Friday by Health and Ambulance Services Minister Jill Hennessy.

Early grants boost shire’s funds

The earlier than expected receipt of federal government grants has boosted Wellington Shire Council's bottom line.

Man arrested over Moe sexual assault

A man has been arrested following an alleged sexual assault in Moe last week.

Esso dispute drags on

AMWU organiser Steve Dodds is not hopeful of a swift resolution to the ongoing enterprise agreement negotiations with Esso.

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