TAFE ‘committed’ to area
Federation Training has declared it remains committed to Wellington Shire, despite a dramatic drop in student numbers.
Eagle Point drowning
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in Eagle Point, south of Bairnsdale, on Wednesday afternoon.
Gas moratorium continues
A moratorium on onshore gas exploration in Victoria will continue.
Water studies promised
ELECTION 2016: The Liberal-National Coalition has announced funding for irrigation feasibility studies.
Hazelwood study uses Sale
Sale residents are being asked to contribute to the large-scale Hazelwood Health Study by participating in a survey about the long-term health effects of the Hazelwood Mine Fire.
Heath is Family First candidate
ELECTION 2016: Local church pastor and school chaplain Brian Heath has announced he will run as Family First's candidate for Gippsland for the July 2 federal election.
Cannabis conviction avoided
A Stradbroke woman avoided a conviction after pleading guilty to cultivation of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
Driver charged after police avoid being hit
A man has been charged following an incident in Moe, which almost ended up with police being hit by a car.
Suspicious fire in Moe
Police are appealing for witnesses to a suspicious fire lit at a house in Moe last month.
Muir avoids the name calling game
ELECTION 2016: Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party Senator Ricky Muir said his campaign for re-election is going well so far, with his team working hard behind the scenes.
Greens have jobs plan
ELECTION 2016: The Greens have a plan for new industries that would move away from fossil fuels in the Latrobe Valley, according to Gippsland candidate Ian Onley.
Footbridge funds and freeloader objections
Wellington Shire Council has received 17 written submissions for its proposed 2016-17 budget.
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