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Maffra teen’s late night crash and dash

A 17-year-old from Maffra has been issued with breaching COVID-19 directives, after he allegedly crashed a car into a Maffra fence at the weekend and fled the scene on foot.

Minor flooding at Rosedale

It was a touch wet around Rosedale this week.

Sale’s new artwork

A scultpure has been installed at the Port of Sale, between the canal and the Wellington Centre.

High fuel loads have led to catastrophic fires

Mistakes in the Stretton Royal commission into the 1939 bushfires - misunderstanding the role of lightning and traditional Indigenous land and fire management - have distorted bushfire policy over the years, according to the Mountain Cattlemen's Association of Victoria.

Avian influenza: People urged to report sick or dead birds

Agriculture Victoria has now depopulated four poultry farms confirmed to have avian influenza in East Gippsland and the Golden Plains shires.

Fatal collision at Sarsfield

A man has died after the car he was driving collided with a truck on the Great Alpine Road at Sarsfield this morning.

State of Emergency could be extended for 12 months (updated)

UPDATED | Premier Daniel Andrews on Monday announced the government will move to extend the State of Emergency for up to 12 months.

La Nina likelihood

The Bureau of Meteorology's prediction of a La Nina rain pattern is being welcomed across Gippsland, but local farmers are still cautious about proclaiming an end to the ongoing dry.

COVID-19 forces changes to court hearings

Justice must be served, or so they say - just don't expect it to be swift during coronavirus social distancing restrictions.

Coastal erosion prompts Port Albert track closure

One of Port Albert's tourism drawcards, the Old Port Walking Track, was closed to the public by Parks Victoria in early August.

A platinum anniversary for the McKenzies

Loving couple Don and Nancy McKenzie are coming up to 70 years of marriage, and are happy to share their secrets to a long and successful partnership.

Quarantine units in Fulham

The Department of Justice and Community Services is establishing quarantine units for prisoners at Fulham Correctional Centre as part of its COVID-19 response.

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