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Footy final fight for the feline Fitzgeralds

There can only be one winner in the Fitzgerald household on Saturday.

Council farewells one of its own

Tuesday night's Wellington Shire Council meeting marked the end of a four-year term, but also the end for at least one councillor.

Suggested changes to electorate boundaries

The National and Liberal parties have suggested changes to the Gippsland electorate as part of a review of Victoria's federal divisions.

Wild weather expected this weekend

Gippsland is set for a wild ride on the weather front this weekend.

More attention must be paid to fire mitigation

The federal Royal Commission's interim observations on the summer's bushfires are factually incorrect, misleading and omit vital information, according to a Latrobe Valley fire and forestry expert.

Lab squad attends search

A 21-year-old man was taken into police custody for questioning following a raid in Sale on Tuesday.

Two more people charged over Lovison murder

Missing Persons Squad detectives have arrested five people in relation to the suspicious death of Newborough man Jarrad Lovison in April.

Council to vote on support for Fingerboards mineral sands mine project tonight

Wellington Shire Council could be supporting the Fingerboards mineral sands mine proposed for Glenaladale.

Carp infestation worsens, but no news on carp virus

Local concerns about carp infestations in rivers and waterways around Wellington Shire are increasing, as recent rains provide the perfect breeding ground for the invasive species.

Red Knights keep rolling this Xmas

Being 85 years young has not put the brakes on Sale resident Doug Jones' enthusiasm for the annual Keith Hamilton Toy Run.

Less than half of cool burns target completed

An independent report has revealed Victoria did not reach half of its fuel reduction burn target over the past four years.

Residents want council to examine the rules surrounding tree removals

Stratford residents are calling on Wellington Shire Council to reconsider tree removal in new estates, following the recent felling of hundreds of mature gums.

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