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Shorter duck season, reduced bag limits

Duck season will open this Saturday, but the season will be shorter, with reduced bag limits.

Roadworks almost comical

The roadworks between Stratford and Sale have been described in state parliament as something someone would expect to see in an episode of Keystone Cops, and the government response has been likened to an excerpt from Yes, Minister.

Nurses seek pay rise

Nurses walked off the job on Thursday at Fulham Correctional Centre, as they continued their campaign for more pay and improved leave entitlements.

Large fires have joined

Fires continued to burn out of control in Wellington Shire’s north, with two fires east of Licola joining together on Sunday.

Algae alert for Marlay Point

An algae recreational alert has been issued for Marlay Point, following water testing last week.

Health warnings over smoke are issued by EPA

Authorities have issued health warnings over the blanket of smoke that has been generated by bushfires which continue to burn out of control in Wellington Shire’s north.

Mountain cattlemen call for more planned burns

Recent bushfires throughout Gippsland would have been less severe if more planned burns had been carried out, according to the president of the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria.

Mirridong to get $2.32m for units

Mirridong Services will receive $2.32 million from the federal government to help people with disabilities in the Yarram district.

Taking action on drugs

An additional 72 Local Drug Action Teams will be rolled out across the nation to tackle the harm caused by drugs and alcohol misuse.

Fire merge fear

Authorities fear fires in the High Country will merge in the next couple of days.

Vehicle impounded at Stratford

Police impounded a vehicle at Stratford on Wednesday after receiving numerous calls from the public about erratic driving.

Report of harassment by man near lake

A young Gippsland woman who was harassed and intimidated by a man at Lake Guthridge in Sale on Monday night is warning other women to be alert.

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