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CFA warning on potential for haystack fires

As regional Victoria begins to experience spring growth of pastures and crops, CFA has issued a warning to farmers to exercise caution with the cutting, baling and storage of hay.

Funding for Gippsland bridge works

Gippsland will receive almost $1.1 million in federal government funding for better bridges and roads.

Auskick set to be bigger in Stratford

Stratford Auskick organiser Matt Battley has a feeling next year's Stratford Auskick program will be even bigger and better, after it faced unexpected challenges this year and could not run because of COVID-19 restrictions.

Visitors will be back

Loch Sport LakeView Bar and Bistro owner Peter Arsenijevic says there isn't much more he could do to protect his customers and make his venue COVID safe.

More than $200,000 for major events in Gippsland

Eight major events in Gippsland will share $210,000 to help revive local towns affected by the summer bushfires and a drop in visitor numbers because of the coronavirus.

NBN upgrade welcomed by MHR

Gippslanders will have access to ultra-fast broadband as part of a $4.5 billion spend on upgrading the National Broadband Network.

Don’t walk dogs in the Sale Common

An increase in dog walking at Sale Common Nature Conservation Reserve is causing concern for the welfare of native wildlife, including rare birds that rely on the reserve for vital habitat.

Tenders called for bike pump track work in Heyfield

A major project in the heart of Heyfield to create a youth precinct comprising a new bicycle pump track and an expanded skate park has reached an important milestone.

Maffra, Port Albert street schemes get the nod

Wellington Shire Council will proceed with special charge schemes in Maffra and Port Albert after considering objections.

Blooming beautiful

Spring time at Sale's Seed Lakeside Community Garden is blooming beautiful - with green shoots of life and energy promising great things to come.

Welcome return of dining-in

Hospitality owners have had some reason to celebrate, after the easing of restrictions in regional Victoria last week.

Dance in a spin over ‘roadmap’

Local dance schools believe they have been "unseen, unheard and ignored" by the bureaucrats who put together the state government's 'roadmap' plan, after the latest easing of restrictions left them out, again.

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Suspicious blaze at old Sale police station

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