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Fatal crashes in Gippsland

Police are investigating two fatal crashes, which have happened on Gippsland roads this week.

Tip operator convicted over illegal dumping

The business that formerly operated Wellington Shire Council's Kilmany landfill has been convicted and fined for illegally dumping industrial waste.

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.

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.

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.

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Council supports regional police academy

Sale could host Victoria’s second Regional Police Academy to train and retain recruits in Gippsland, with Wellington Shire Council pitching the former TAFE centre...