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Cost saving for road upgrade in Stratford

The cost of ugprading Industrial Rd, Stratford, was almost 43 per cent under the original estimate.

Mortgage brokers warn of rapacious banks

A sense of uncertainty has swept across local financial brokers and their institutions, as recommendations from the recent historical banking Royal Commission regarding the mortgage broking industry are digested.

Fires still pose a threat

The advice warning for people living in Cowwarr, Cowwarr Weir, Seaton and Glenmaggie is still in place, with the fire which started 6.7 kilometres north-east of Walhalla in early February still not under control.

Council meets Deputy PM

The ongoing affects of the drought and recent bushfires were top of the agenda when Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack met with Wellington Shire Council.

Police warn of new scam

Sale Police are warning people not to be fooled by a new “inheritance scam” that has been reported by Wellington Shire residents.

Hope Restart is underway

New rehabilitation services to break the cycle of addiction will soon be available in Gippsland, with the official sod turning of the Hope Restart Centre, near Bairnsdale.

Looking to get back on track

The state government has been called on to provide its support to better maintain the Grand Strzelecki Track, which runs between the Morwell and Tarra Bulga National Parks.

Pest spotted in the Lakes

The discovery of a northern Pacific seastar has prompted a call for public assistance.

Deputy PM visits drought area

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack toured local drought-affected farmland.

Bats’ friends call for heat relief measures

Environmental groups are urging the Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning to work with Wellington and East Gippsland shire councils and East Gippsland Water to mitigate future mass flying fox deaths in Bairnsdale and Maffra during days of heat stress.

Motion to oppose mine rescinded

East Gippsland Shire Council has put the brakes on its decision to oppose the proposed Fingerboards mineral sands mine at Glenaladale.

Push for state highway cash

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has added his voice to criticism of the state government for not providing $33 million to complete the Princes Highway duplication.

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