Bush burnt, but buildings standing
Members of the Sale Field and Game shooting range in Longford are counting their blessings after a fire that destroyed thousands of hectares of surrounding plantation and bush left its buildings untouched.
Bees could be affected for years to come
Commercial beekeepers and farmers who need crop pollination could be affected for decades by the fires that have already burned more than 11,000 hectares of bush around Rosedale and Longford.
Alternative truck route plans near completion
Plans for an alternative truck route for Sale are nearling closure, with Regional Roads Victoria preparing a submission for the state government for upgrades to road surfaces and intersections.
Contained, not controlled
Firefighters are hoping containment lines will hold on the Rosedale fire, with temperatures predicted to rise into the mid-30s Saturday and next week.
Suspicious shed fire in Sale
Police are appealing for witnesses, following a suspicious fire in Sale on Wednesday night.
Empey arrested in NSW
Police have arrested missing serious offender and registered sex offender Christopher Empey, who has been on the run for more than five weeks.
Rosedale fire contained
A containment line has been established around the full perimeter of the Rosedale fire.
Fire threat downgraded for Willung
An “Advice” message remains in place for Willung, having been downgraded from “Watch and Act”.
Swapping urban for rural water
A man with extensive experience in the water industry has been appointed Southern Rural Water’s new managing director.
Esso workers seek clarity on super errors
One of the Esso workers caught up in errors over superannuation says those affected are seeking clarity over exactly what has happened.
New pavilion vandalised
Reports of damage to the new Lions Park picnic pavilion have emerged from Loch Sport, as locals were left furious by the vandalism.
Four drunk drivers at Dargo
Police were disappointed with four drivers detected exceeding the blood alcohol concentration limit in Dargo on New Year’s Day.
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