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Kangaroos corralled

Local residents are calling for speed restrictions and better signage on a treacherous section of the Longford-Loch Sport Rd at Dutson Downs because of the growing number of kangaroos they say are "lured" to their deaths by roadside barriers and new high fences.

Painting the town

Marina Hotel owner Peter Arsenijevic says hes met some great characters in Loch Sport, and is honoured to be able to immortalise them in this mural, painted by Simon White.

Vandalism and theft in parks

Damage, vandalism and theft offences at Holey Plains and Bunyip state parks has prompted Parks Victoria to urge visitors to protect and support the recovery of the environment in fire-affected parks.

Omega base a top engineering feat

Woodside's Omega Navigation Station has been acknowledged as one of Australia's top 100 Australian engineering feats.

Pressure is on for more drought assistance

Labor Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett has provided assurances that the state government intends to continue its drought assistance into next financial year.

Angle parking for car pooler

This driver had a rude awakening on Wednesday morning, when he found himself in a bit of a predicament.

Police seek trio

HEYFIELD police are seeking help to identify three males in relation to an incident on Tuesday.

Rich calls for cyber calm

Sale's much-loved social entrepreneur, Rich Lanham, is hoping to turn his recent parking indiscretion into an opportunity to spread the messages of kindness, support and community connection.

Family violence numbers skyrocket in local area

In the 12 months to March 2019, family violence related incidents and crime skyrocketed by 45.1 per cent in Wellington Shire, according to recently-released data.

Acting PM drops into Gippsland

Nationals leader Michael McCormack visited Gippsland last week for the third time since February, on this occasion as Acting Prime Minister.

Two years on Longford protest line

One of Australia's longest running disputes marked two years on Saturday, when supporters gathered at the Longford Gas Plants protest camp.

Excuse for not funding MID phase two ‘bizarre’

The state government has put up a "bizarre defence" of its failure to fund phase two of the Macalister Irrigation District upgrade, according to local Nationals' MPs.

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