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A lucky escape

A driver had a lucky escape after colliding with two picket fences and a house in Wurruk.

Teens suffer head injuries after falls

Two teenagers camping at Howitt Plains were flown to Wangaratta hospital on Friday morning, after suffering head injuries.

Conviction over eagle poisonings

A land owner from east Gippsland was convicted for his involvement in the misuse of agricultural chemicals resulting in the poisoning of wedge-tailed eagles on his properties between June 2017 and April 2018.

Concerns Sale VicRoads jobs could be lost

The Australian Services Union says services could be affected and jobs lost at regional VicRoads branches, including Sale, if the outsourcing or part-privatisation of the service goes ahead.

Greens MLA visits site of proposed mineral sands mine

Brunswick MLA Dr Tim Read was in Gippsland on Saturday as a guest speaker at 'The Green Ball' annual fundraising event for the local Greens Party branch.

Local firies deployed to NSW and Queensland

Gippsland firefighters have been deployed to New South Wales and Queensland to boost firefighting efforts.

Drought package is welcomed

Drought-hit communities and farmers in Gippsland will receive a boost from the federal government's $709 million drought relief package.

No special treatment for the Heyfield mill – Premier

Premier Daniel Andrews declared that no concessions, like those made for Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill, will be applied to Heyfield's Australian Sustainable Hardwoods as native logging is wound up.

Hogan farewelled

It was a fitting send-off today for a much-loved OAM who contributed an enormous amount to the local sporting community.

Roundabout plan for intersection

Wellington Shire Council is seeking funding for the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Macarthur and Market Sts, Sale, as a result of the number of casualties at the location.

John Brady gets job of carving Federer

Fulham chainsaw artist John Brady found himself a long way from home recently, after he was commissioned by a Swiss woodwork company to create a sculpture depicting tennis champion Roger Federer.

Tributes continue for Kevin

Local sporting clubs have paid tribute to veteran local sports writer, broadcaster and photographer Kevin Hogan.

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