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Speeding needs addressing in Maffra

Tom Parry A CALL has been made to address the issue of speeding motorists on Gibney Street in Maffra. Vehicles, including large trucks, are driving along...

Taxes to worsen costs and profitability: Chester

Gippsland transport businesses will face increased costs and reduced profitability if the federal government increases taxes on truckies across Australia, according to local MP...

Celebrating 70 years married

Allan and Jeanette Ellis celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on February 28 at Ashleigh House, Sale. Staff organised a morning tea and cake to commemorate...

V/Line’s first all-female driver trainee group graduates

Graduates from V/Line's first all-female group of trainee drivers have begun their new careers as fully qualified drivers. V/Line chief executive Matt Carrick congratulated the...

Calls for HECS incentives to address regional veterinary shortages

Leading rural veterinary organisations are calling for urgent HECS incentives – similarly seen with medical and teaching degrees – to attract vets to the...

Vic Hub launches Innovation AG podcast

VIC Hub's new podcast series is a practical look at farming innovation. Innovation AG, the new podcast series from the Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption...

Sale college teacher admits to sex with student

A FEMALE teacher at a local secondary school pleaded guilty to having sex with a male student last year. The matter was heard in a...

Liquid ‘drinking’ milk market remains of key importance to Australia’s dairy sector

THE liquid 'drinking' milk market remains of key importance to Australia's dairy sector - with improved domestic retail pricing and opportunities for further export...

Police Beat March 7 2023

Police Beat with Stefan Bradley Maffra hit-and-run arrest A MAN handed himself in to a police station on Wednesday afternoon and was subsequently arrested after a...

Construction dominates $55b renewables transition jobs

Philip Hopkins THE state government's policy that the transition to renewable energy will create 59,000 jobs by 2035 is based on more than $55 billion...

Veterans’ screening open to all

Tom Parry A FILM screening is being hosted this week for the benefit of current and ex-service personnel. The Defence & Veterans Legal Service (D&VLS) and...

Top Learn Local award for Heyfield

Heyfield Community Resource Centre, Buchan Neighbourhood Centre, Orbost Education Centre and Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre Learn Locals have banded their limited resources together. They can...

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Council meets with Coalition

Wellington Shire mayor Cindy Madeley and council chief executive David Morcom met with the leaders of the state Coalition parties yesterday to advocate for...