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ExxonMobil 50-year milestone

April 14 will mark Australia's offshore petroleum industry's golden jubilee.

Drowning in dirt and dust

State Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes had little good news for farmers on Wednesday, saying the drought could not be declared a natural disaster under the formal Disaster Relief and Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Bombing range warning

The Defence Department is warning hunters and other trespassers to heed signs around the Dutson air weapons range, following an incident last week where tresspassers wandered into the thick of a night training session.

Licola fire now contained

The Licola fire, burning two kilometres east of Licola and 9km north-west of Valencia Creek, was declared as contained on Tuesday.

Lakes assault

Police have charged two men following an alleged assault in Lakes Entrance.

Standing in solidarity

About 100 members of the Sale community stood in solidarity during a rally on Wednesday.

Crime figures released

Criminal offences have increased in Wellington Shire by 9.1 per cent over the past year, according to recent statistics.

Postcode fire problem

The recent Gippsland fires have highlighted a confusing insurance practice of rejecting new policies under a blanket 'postcode' ban, regardless of the distance from the fires.

Sale link to The Cult of the Family

The Sale-born leader of a controversial 1960s doomsday cult, accused of brainwashing, beating children and giving them hallucinogenic drugs, is the subject of a three-part investigation into one of Australia's notorious religious sects.

Things are changing at nursery

After half a century, Raglan Gardens Nursery in Sale will close the gates.

Success for Saints

Boisdale-Briagolong claimed its first Sale-Maffra Cricket Association first grade premiership at the weekend.

Labor again vows to change workplace laws

Labor has again vowed to change workplace laws if it wins government at the next federal election.

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