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Players await season decision

Patience is wearing thin for many local sporting players on the overall workability of various codes as the coronavirus pandemic stretches out.

Some council facilities have now reopened

Wellington Shire Council has re-opened some facilities, following the latest health advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fulham prisoner let loose in error

An inmate from Fulham Correctional Centre has walked free from jail, only to be put back behind bars after handing himself in.

New playground for Yarram PS

Students in Years 3 to 6 at Yarram Primary School are in for a big surprise when they return to school next week - there is a brand new $32,000 playground for them to play on.

Brumby cull challenge ‘on the ground’

The mountain cattleman challenging Parks Victoria's decision to shoot brumbies in Victoria's High Country says he is making plans to oppose shooters "on the ground" if a planned cull goes ahead on June 12.

Working from home directives toughened

Premier Daniel Andrews has strengthened directives about working from home to include penalties for breaches.

Above-average rainfall for Victoria, except east Gippsland

While rainfall is likely to be above average for most of the state during winter, the Bureau of Meteorology has released data which shows "no strong push towards wetter or drier than average conditions in east Gippsland".

Brumby fight continues

An Omeo cattleman heading a legal challenge to Parks Victoria's plan to shoot brumbies in the Alpine National Park has vowed to launch an immediate appeal and injunction if Friday's Supreme Court judgment does not stop the planned cull.

High tides causing erosion

A Loch Sport resident has raised concerns over the safety of a popular walking track in the coastal town following recent high tides.

Wetlands project to boost visitor numbers to area

Sale Rotary Club is driving a $1.4 million plan to boost visitor numbers to Sale Common, recognised as a wetland of international significance.

Police news | Hoddle St assault

Local police are calling or witnesses to an assault in Sale last Tuesday, May 19.

Truck vs barrier incident prompts audit calls

Another truck accident on the Princes Highway between Stratford and Bairnsdale on Monday has reinforced calls for an audit of the road.

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