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Sands mine divides a community

The proposed Kalbar mineral sands mine is dividing the community, with residents on both sides of the debate alleging bullying behaviour.

Dolphins sighted near Swing Bridge

Cyclists near the Swing Bridge in Longford were entertained by a wonderful sight last Tuesday morning, as a trio of dolphins swam past the bridge and headed towards the Port of Sale.

Bairnsdale stabbing

A man was flown by air ambulance helicopter to Melbourne after an early morning incident in Bairnsdale.

Driver four times over the limit in Sale

A driver returned a positive breath test more than four times the legal limit in Sale.

Energy park plans are progressing

One of Australia's largest renewable energy projects is set to become a reality, with proponents Solis RE saying plans are progressing well.

Jumping for joy

An anxious wait for 2019's year 12 students came to end at 7am last Thursday, when students across the state logged onto VTAC to check their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.

CFMEU concerns over job losses in timber industry

State Labor MPs are being urged to meet with representatives of the thousands of Victorian timber workers facing potential job losses as a result of the government's plan to end the native forest industry.

More money for local road upgrades

Twenty-two sections of roads in Wellington Shire will be upgraded after council received additional money from the federal government.

PFAS information issued by authorities is ‘outdated’

Local real estate agents have assured the community they are providing full disclosure to potential buyers regarding PFAS-contaminated land in and around the Longford Gas Plants and RAAF Base, East Sale.

Briag town water supply is at an historic low

Gippsland Water will host a community drop-in session on Thursday to discuss the water outlook for the Briagolong township this summer.

GB Energy plans for offshore gas storage reservoir moving ahead

GB Energy's plans to create an offshore gas storage reservoir off Golden Beach are moving ahead.

Lights damaged, lasers stolen

Sale United Football Club's new main pitch lights were maliciously damaged last week, meaning work on their installation will now be delayed until next year.

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