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Spate of thefts from vehicles in Maffra

Maffra police are again reminding people to lock their vehicles, even while they are parked in driveways, following a spate of thefts and attempted thefts overnight Sunday.

Vehicle rips up school oval

Maffra police are seeking information in relation to vandalism at the Maffra Secondary College oval at the weekend.

Vandals strike town monuments

The senseless vandalism of two tribute monuments in Wellington Shire last week has caused an outpouring of anger and disappointment, and a call for increased security.

Base celebrates

The arrival of the final PC-21 aircraft was celebrated at RAAF Base, East Sale, on Friday, with a large crowd and defence force and aviation dignitaries marking the occasion.

The fire threat continues

Several bushfires continue to burn across east Gippsland.

Youth rock at the Port of Sale

A free community event was held at Port of Sale last week to celebrate Social Inclusion Week.

Another stand-off

Esso's Longford Gas Plants and offshore platforms are again embroiled in an industrial relations stand-off, with maintenance contractor Oceaneering seeking to reinstall enterprise agreements that unions say have cut pay and reduced conditions.

Refurbished bikes to bring some Christmas cheer

Boisdale Consolidated School students will bring joy to a number of families this Christmas, with the school donating more than 20 bikes to the Salvation Army.

Licola shining a light on renewable energy

Licola has turned off diesel and switched on solar to make the town's power source totally renewable.

Elusive Bittern spotted at the Sale Common

Bird watchers have an extra reason to be excited this spring following a confirmed sighting of the endangered Australasian Bittern at Sale Common.

Classroom on the water

Primary school students from Loch Sport, Seaspray and Cowwarr learned all about water and marine safety at the schools water safety and emergency services day facilitated by Loch Sport Boat Club.

Shire to refund charges and rates on beach land

Wellington Shire Council will refund rates and charges paid by the owners of 90 Mile Beach subdivisions deemed inappropriate for development.

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