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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.

TAFE port site sunk

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

Coalition wants 2020 CSG moratorium

Continuation of the government's current onshore gas moratorium until 2020 has been urged by the state opposition Coalition.

Corrections order for culpable driving

Denison man Stephen Borg has received a five-year community corrections order for causing a fatal crash in Rosedale.

Police, community talks

Family violence, alcohol, drug use, vulnerable community members and speeding drivers are among the many concerns people are raising with local police.

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.

Woman killed after crashing car into East Bairnsdale house

Police are investigating a fatal crash in East Bairnsdale.

Drug arrest in Bairnsdale

Two men were arrested on Saturday after police allegedly found drugs and cash in their car in Bairnsdale.

Drink driving learner

A 19-year-old learner driver was allegedly caught drink driving in Yarram on Sunday morning.

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Foster St footpath put on agenda

Cars and kerbs pose safety risks to residents who rely on mobility scooters as they navigate the northern side of Foster St, despite years...