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Optus outage disrupts Rosedale Pharmacy

Businesses that don’t rely on the Optus network could largely weather the storm after the company’s telecommunications services went down on Thursday, November 9,...

Second road fatality in 24 hours

A woman has died after the motorcycle she was riding crashed into a tree on Bairnsdale-Dargo Road in Fernbank just before 2.30pm on Monday...

Public drunkenness reform

Public intoxication is no longer a crime in Victoria. The change in the law is the direct result of tireless advocacy from First Nations communities...

Details on Fulham Prison’s ‘restricted operations’ sparse

Fulham Correctional Centre underwent a period of 'lockdown' or 'restricted operations' last week, which is believed to have commenced on Sunday, November 12 and...

Fatal Inglis Street crash

Tragedy struck on local roads at the weekend, with a driver killed and their passenger critically injured following a devastating crash on Inglis Street...

Lessons from Tasmania’s native timber industry

The 'precautionary principle' is not included in the Tasmanian Forest Practices Code, where a more pragmatic approach manages any threatened species, according to a...

Still no answers on timber axe

Page after page of blacked-out documents and no real information - that was the result of Wellington Shire Council's attempts over almost four years...

Parole reforms for public safety

Convicted murderer Paul Denyer will never be a risk to community safety again under laws recently introduced to the state parliament restricting parole for...

Spread the Christmas cheer with Salvo’s appeal

The Salvation Army is launching its annual Christmas appeal in Victoria's Gippsland region, which will help The Salvos support individuals and families in the...

Share the Dignity donation run

Share the Dignity is concerned about collecting enough 'It's in the Bag' donations for their Christmas appeal, as new research reveals more than a...

Keep your family safe around pools this summer

As the warmer weather approaches, Victorians are reminded to make sure their swimming pool or spa is safely fenced off with a compliant barrier...

Sale Alternative Truck Route projects part of infrastructure review

Stefan Bradley The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has confirmed the strengthening of two bridges along the proposed Sale Alternative Truck Route are included...

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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...