MG crisis: dairy farmers reeling
Dairy farmers in the local area will be heavily affected by milk co-operative Murray Goulburn's decision to drastically cut milk prices, with managing director Gary Helou stepping down and the share price plummeting.
No surprises budget
Funding for Yarram Primary School, Macalister Irrigation District and the Princes Highway duplication were included this week's state budget.
Success for police in long weekend operation
Police detected 39 offences in the Wellington police service area during the Anzac long weekend as part of Operation Tribute.
Pelican deaths investigated
Four pelicans have died in recent days at Lake Guyatt in Sale, with another in a serious condition and under veterinary care.
Shakespeare on the River Festival is launched
The Stratford Shakespeare on the River Festival was launched on Saturday.
Streets ahead with special charge scheme
Works are now well underway to improve the first street in the rollout of Wellington Shire's Residential Road and Street Construction program.
Another roundabout leading into Sale
Construction of a new roundabout at the junction of Cobains Rd and the Princes Highway on the northern edge of Sale will begin in coming weeks.
Maffra students are trail blazers
Students from Maffra Secondary College were at the launch of the Trailblazers Trail Project on Friday afternoon.
Farmer fined $12,000 over animal cruelty
A Sale district farmer has pleaded guilty to 33 charges of animal cruelty, with 11 of the charges being aggravated cruelty.
Comment urged on shire budget
Wellington Shire ratepayers can expect a smaller increase in council rates than in past years, following Tuesday night's council meeting.
Hunters’ budget boost
The state government has announced $5.33 million in the Victorian Budget will be allocated to support sustainable hunting.
Lest we forget
Thousands of people flock to Anzac Day events across Wellington Shire.
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