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Gippsland Line Upgrade on track for 2022 completion

The state and federal governments provided an update on the Gippsland Line Upgrade.

Research takes place into historic dolphin and whale strandings

A marine wildlife research institute is seeking evidence of whale and dolphin strandings in south and east Gippsland, to help piece together information from the mid-20th century.

States work to move produce across borders

The Victorian and New South Wales governments say they are working together to ensure the agriculture industry can continue to operate while the border between the two states is closed.

City is locked down to try to contain COVID

Victoria's metropolitan areas were put back into lockdown overnight on Wednesday.

Police COVID-19 operation steps up

Police presence will dramatically increase in and around metropolitan Melbourne to ensure Victorians adhere to the lockdown.

Deep clean and contact tracing after RAAF base COVID-19 report

Defence has confirmed a subcontractor who visited RAAF Base, East Sale, on June 26 tested positive to COVID-19.

Lockdown extended across greater Melbourne

The Melbourne metropolitan area and Mitchell Shire will return to stage three "stay at home" restrictions from midnight Wednesday.

Rate confusion sparks landholder backlash

Massive rate rises for some land owners in Wellington Shire is leading to frustration and anger among ratepayers, with some slugged with increases of up to 44 per cent over two years.

Rent waivers for council-managed properties ‘unfair’

A local business owner believes Wellington Shire Council is granting unfair advantages to tenants operating in council-managed properties.

The story will continue for local bookshop under new owners

A local couple is embarking on a new chapter, taking over Collins Booksellers, Sale.

NSW and Victoria border closure

At 11.59pm Tuesday night, the border between Victoria and New South Wales will close to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Nats would ‘rebuild and restore CFA’

After years of planning, a new fire service is now operating in Victoria, combining career firefighters from the Country Fire Authority and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade to create Fire Rescue Victoria.

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