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Fatal crash at Lindenow South

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision that has claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Wednesday morning.

Holiday mixed bag

Only a handful of traders elected to open in Sale on the grand final eve holiday, while beach areas were booming during a spate of summer-like weather.

Mozzie program vote today

Wellington Shire Council will vote on whether to implement a revised mosquito monitoring program.

Crime rates stable

Crime rates in the Wellington Shire remained largely stable throughout last financial year, but the region still recorded almost 4300 offences.

Drink and drug driving

Police nabbed drivers for drug and alcohol offences at the weekend.

Hot spring leads to fire warnings

Victoria has experienced its hottest start to October since records began, prompting warnings of a possible early beginning for fire restrictions.

Tree, power lines drama

Branches from a tree hacked by vandals early Sunday morning in Sale later fell across power lines, causing power disruption.

Man drowns at Walhalla

A 48-year-old man drowned after a kayaking accident at Walhalla on Friday afternoon.

Sale court house protest over prosecution

A Dargo farmer was supported by about a dozen friends and family in a protest outside court on Monday, where he was to face charges brought by Wellington Shire Council.

Deep fryer fire in Maffra house

Quick thinking by a resident saved a house in Boisdale St, Maffra, on Tuesday evening after a deep fryer caught alight.

Burn spots in strong winds

Unexpected strong winds caused a fuel reduction burn at Giffard West-Monkey Creek to spot to two locations outside control lines on Tuesday.

TAFE port site sunk

The prospect of relocating a Federation TAFE campus to the Port of Sale precinct appears dead in the water.

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