Subsidence planning call
Political pressure group Gippsland 2020 is calling on the state government to formalise a subsidence disaster and economic protection plan for Gippsland before the state election.
Petitioners’ privacy protected
Disclosure of names and addresses of people who sign petitions to Wellington Shire Council will remain at the discretion of the chief executive.
Drugged drivers nabbed
Four drivers have tested positive to methamphetamines and cannabis during a police operation in the past week.
Saleyards design is unveiled
With designs finalised for the $3.3 million redevelopment of the Sale Livestock Exchange, Wellington Shire Council is currently seeking tenders for contractors to begin the works.
Assault charges
Police used capsicum spray to subdue an intoxicated 18-year-old Sale man after he allegedly threatened police and kicked a police vehicle on Friday night.
Ride honours police killed on duty
The fifth annual Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance travelled through Sale on Friday in memory of police officers who have died during active duty.
Fog a factor in crash
Police are urging drivers to be cautious when driving in fog after a 40-year-old Toongabbie woman rolled her car in Winnindoo early Sunday morning.
Back at the mill
Employees at the ASH timber mill in Heyfield and Maryvale pulp and paper mill have welcomed Senator Ricky Muir’s commitment to help save pulp and paper jobs during his visit to their workplaces.
Damage at Stratford schools
Police are investigating damage to electrical equipment at Stratford's two schools.
Man dies after Maffra bike fall
A 79-year-old Briagolong man has died after falling off his bicycle along Nordens Lane, Maffra last week.
Armed robbery and police pursuit
Police have charged a woman following an alleged armed robbery and theft of a vehicle at a supermarket car park in Traralgon Wednesday morning.
Smash, grab in Wellington
Wellington Shire has recorded the highest insurance bill for malicious damage to vehicles in Gippsland.