Council projects on target
More than half the projects on Wellington Shire Council's capital works program have either been completed or are underway.
Crime figures are up, but thefts are down
Crime statistics released last Thursday showed an increase in almost all offence categories in the Wellington police service area in 2014-2015.
Pearson, Simpson Sts special charge scheme
Wellington Shire Council has begun a process to implement a special charge scheme to upgrade Pearson and Simpson Sts, Sale.
Snappy arrest in Stratford
UPDATED: Wellington Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two people after a crocodile was found during the execution of a warrant in Stratford on Monday.
Car impounded near Toongabbie
A man had his car impounded after he was allegedly caught driving at 191kmh near Toongabbie about 8.15pm Saturday night.
Jack-knife near Rosedale
Police are investigating after a car towing a caravan jack-knifed on the Princes Highway near Rosedale on Friday afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
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