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Giffard is greening, but capeweed is emerging

Capeweed has presented local farmers with another challenge to deal with.

Meaningful drought relief needed

Drought-affected farmers are only interested in a visit by the premier if he can provide meaningful help.

Car impounded after burnouts

A 19-year-old male P-plate driver from Devon Meadows has had his car impounded after being caught by Maffra police allegedly doing burnouts.

MPs ask state to cough up share of MID money

Gippsland Nationals MP's want the state government to stump up its share of the final stage of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation project.

Our Helen, OAM

Beloved Boisdale identity Helen Montague has been recognised for her immense contribution to the community with an Order of Australia Medal.

Hopes park works will help boost Rosedale

The finishing touches are now being made to Willow Park at Rosedale, as its facelift nears completion.

Come drop by, MP urges premier

Gippsland South MLA Danny O'Brien has directly invited Premier Daniel Andrews to visit Gippsland's drought-affected regions to see first-hand how difficult conditions are for local farmers.

Seeking local views on road safety

A road safety community roundtable will be held in Sale in coming months, focusing on road safety issues affecting regional communities.

‘Buffet’ for feral dogs

A High Country deer culling trial is providing an "all you can eat buffet" for feral dogs, according to the Nationals.

Ag Minister brings some welcome rain

Newly-appointed federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie undertook a familiarisation tour of the area on Monday, dropping by a number of locations across the region to meet fishing, horticulture, agriculture and timber sector industry leaders.

Cameras being installed in the Sale CBD

Security cameras are currently being installed in Sale's central business district, in a bid to improve security and reduce crime.

Architect appointed to design TAFE building

An architect has been appointed to design the new TAFE Gippsland campus near the Port of Sale.

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