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Gippsland Times escapes Facebook’s cull

The Facebook pages of most Gippsland news outlets are not operating, following the move by social media giant Facebook to ban publishers and people in Australia from sharing or viewing Australian and international news content.

MP slams NAB’s decision to close Yarram branch

The National Australia Bank will close its Yarram branch on May 14, with the major bank beginning a process of regional branch closures.

The Facebook fallout

Social media giant Facebook has followed through on its threat to ban publishers and people in Australia from sharing or viewing Australian and international news content.

‘Circuit-breaker’ over, as roller coaster continues

Victoria's COVID-19 "circuit breaker" is over, with lockdown restrictions finishing on Wednesday.

Kilmany tip operator is fined $45,000 after fall

A Kilmany tip operator has been convicted and fined $45,000 after a woman was seriously injured when she fell 2.5 metres into a skip bin in November, 2018.

Mcloughlins Beach health hazard

A local MP says state Environment Minister Lily D'Ambrosio has been approached regarding what he says is a public health risk at Mcloughlins Beach.

Police search for two men over Sale theft

Police are searching for two men in relation to a theft in Sale earlier this month.

Three locals face drug trafficking charges

Three local people have been charged with numerous drug offences, including drug trafficking, following an investigation into recent drug activity in the Sale area.

Boys and man charged over thefts from cars

Wellington Criminal Investigation Unit detectives recently charged a 12-year-old boy from Moe and two males from Sale, aged 14 and 20, with numerous counts of theft from motor vehicles.

Police seek information over Glengarry bottle incident

Police are searching for a driver who allegedly flung a bottle from a moving vehicle towards a mobile road safety camera operator.

Lockdown to end at midnight

Victoria's five-day lockdown will end at midnight tonight (Wednesday) as scheduled, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced.

Kalbar’s expert witness says more water may be needed

The company behind the proposed mineral sands mine at Glenaladale has defended a large, last-minute increase in the amount of water it expects to need during operations, despite it not being detailed in the recently-released Environment Effects Statement.

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Grants for Sale Rotary, Maffra gymnastics from GCM

The Sale Rotary and Maffra Gymnastic clubs are among five organisations to share in $10,000 in the latest round of community grants from Gippsland...