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Wellington Shire Council will ask the state government for the data it used in its decision to end native timber harvesting.

A Nambrok greyhound trainer and his father are among three people suspended from greyhound racing following shocking allegations of live baiting.

The national charity regulator has revoked the charity status of Aussie Farms, the controversial animal activist group which, on its website, displays an interactive map naming-and-shaming farmers by listing their personal details and describing them as "animal exploitation facilities".

Road users fed up with single lanes on the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale will have to keep playing the waiting game, as negotiations between state and federal government continue.

Wellington Shire continues to grapple with chronic specialist doctor shortages, with patients reporting wait times of up to two years for some specialist appointments.

A new police Veteran Benefit Card has been launched, to provide welfare support for retired Victoria Police officers in recognition and appreciation of their service to the community.

Don't call second-generation timber worker Maurie Killeen a "greenie", because he's most definitely not. The confusion arises, he admits, because of his passion for protecting the forests and valuing the incredible ecosystems they hold.

Meaningful parliamentary debate regarding the future of the timber industry was marred last Tuesday, when seven politicians had to be asked to leave the chamber.

People outraged by the state government's ban on the native timber industry are encouraged to add their name to a petition launched last week.

Central Gippsland Health explored issues, ideas and practical strategies to promote better health care, during the Gathering of Kindness Week last week.

State Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan has been forced to make a correction in state parliament, after falsely claiming the final two stages of the Princes Highway duplication were "underway".

A Victorian Greens politician has questioned the state government's decision to reopen areas to logging previously protected in parliament.