Lightning sparks three High Country fires
Lightning strikes are thought to be the cause of fires in the High Country.
Chinese ‘buy-up’ debunked
The recent sale of five dairy farms in the Nambrok-Denison area, which sparked rumours that the properties had been bought by the Chinese, have been quashed by local real estate agents.
Muir to set up office in Sale
Senator Ricky Muir will take over the former electorate office of Gippsland MHR Darren Chester.
Pollie slams VicRoads advice blunder
A VicRoads travel warning issued last week advising against unnecessary travel to all regional Victoria has been branded "city-centric and overzealous" by a Gippsland parliamentarian.
Elderly Seaspray man found
An elderly Seaspray man had been found safe and well after not having been seen for almost a day.
Wild winds lash district
Wild weather associated with thunderstorms last Monday, December 29 brought down trees across the district and started a number of fires.
Shark bite at Paradise Beach
A man aged in his 40s received serious lacerations to his lower leg after being bitten by a shark at Paradise Beach.
Grave mistake by bikini sunbakers
A photo of two bikini-clad sunbakers on graves at Glenmaggie which came to light late last week has sparked outrage.
Teens interviewed over grass fire
Two 17-year-old Traralgon boys have been assisting Sale CIU as it investigates a small grass fire near Holland's Landing on Thursday afternoon.
Livestock, RFDS contracts awarded
Wellington Shire Council has awarded a contract to fit out the selling shed at the refurbished Sale Livestock Exchange and to redevlop buildings to house the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Wellington Shire Council’s offices evacuated
Wellington Shire Council's offices were evacuated on Christmas Eve after a suspicious package prompted an emergency response.
Fast grants up for grabs
Wellington Shire is inviting community groups to apply for Quick Response Grants.
Open all year round, the scheme supports minor initiatives which encourage partnerships, celebrate occasions and assist with maintenance of community assets.
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United on the attack
Sale United created a new record after defeating Monash 9-1 in its Football Victoria Latrobe Valley senior match on Sunday.
At Monash Reserve, Newborough, the...
