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Address for 2020 Anzac Day service

OPINION | You would all be aware, no doubt, of the restrictions placed on Anzac Day services this year because of the COVID-19 virus.

Introducing Grammar’s new principal

Gippsland Grammar has a new principal. Leisa Harper has launched into the job at the beginning of term two, taking over from previous principal David Baker.

Sale’s Garden For Life a joint effort

Friends of Sale Botanic Gardens members are proud to have been involved in the newest addition to the gardens -the Garden For Life - which was officially opened recently.

Worse-case scenario avoided

New modelling has shown Victoria has avoided up to 650 deaths a day during COVID-19's peak by enforcing social distancing measures.

MPs urge state to review some of the restrictions

Now that the Easter weekend is over, local Nationals MPS are urging the state government to review some recreational restrictions.

COVID-19 testing has been expanded in Victoria

Victoria has expanded its testing for COVID-19. Testing will now be based only on the clinical symptoms of COVID-19, regardless of age or occupation.

Hopes for Heyfield bike pump track

A community campaign to get a bike pump track for Heyfield has garnered the support of Gippsland MHR Darren Chester.

Good news for Rosedale

Some good news for Rosedale - the publicly listed manufacturing group, Energy Technologies saying it is well positioned to manage the economic fallout from COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Quiet Easter

While supermarkets in the area appeared busy either side of Good Friday, most local holiday spots reported a quiet Easter, as visitors generally kept away.

Local businesses are innovating in a challenging environment

While people have always been encouraged to shop locally, it seems extremely poignant during these uncertain times.

Council support package

Wellington Shire Council will allocate $470,000 towards initiatives supporting local small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cooking for the vulnerable

Heyfield Community Resource Centre isn't going to let a little thing like law-enforced social distancing sanctions get in the way of providing for its vulnerable community members.

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