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Eclipsing epilepsy

Stratford teenager Lily Taylor will today go in for major surgery to help her fight against epilepsy.

CFA planning ahead in Yarram

Demolition of the former Wesley Church on Commercial Rd in Yarram will prepare the site for what the CFA hopes will be the new home of the town's brigade.

Boost for Christmas appeal

Uniting's Christmas Appeal received a huge boost last week, thanks to the Gippsland Lodge.

Cherie hangs up her tongs

There will no doubt be some sad faces at the Sale cattleyards canteen today, as boss Cherie Straughen says farewell to the staff and customers on her final day at the helm.

Phase two of MID project begins

Work has begun on the second phase of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation project following the signing of a construction milestone funding agreement.

Three men rescued from capsized boat of Port Welshpool

Three men were rescued in waters off Port Welshpool early Friday morning.

Two fires and a false alarm

Local firefighters were kept busy on Sunday, when they were called out several times in one day.

Burnt timber to be salvaged

Timber burnt by last year's Victorian bushfires has finally been released to forestry contractors, saving it from going to waste.

New Catholic bishop ordained

A small gathering of 91 people was in St Mary's Cathedral, Sale, on Tuesday to witness the ordination of the 10th Bishop of Sale, Greg Bennet.

A long road to improve safety near viaduct

Few of the thousands of motorists who pass under the Stratford viaduct each day would know the work that has gone on behind the scenes from one person to make their journey safer.

Pakenham works to improve train times

The state government has confirmed that a new station to be built at Pakenham East will improve travel times for Gippsland commuters by providing a dedicated train track for regional trains.

Fire restrictions Monday

Emergency services are warning Gippslanders to adhere to Fire Danger Period alerts and prepare properties for the hot months ahead to avoid another catastrophic fire season.

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