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Cowwarr Weir incident

Maffra police attended following an incident at the Cowwarr Weir picnic area on Saturday morning involving a pedestrian and a car.

Govt plans to expand bus services in Sale

Bus services around Sale will be expanded under a state government proposal.

Warmer and drier conditions are expected for the region

The Bureau of Meteorology released its spring outlook last week, with warmer and drier conditions than average expected to settle in across the region.

Pakenham train change for Gippslanders?

The state government has been asked to immediately rule out any plans to terminate Gippsland trains at Pakenham and force passengers onto the metro system.

A lively Kalbar meeting

Last Thursday night's community information session on the proposed mineral sands mine at Glenaladale drew a strong crowd and triggered intense debate.

A focus on helping out in the Himalayas

Two local optometrists will soon embark on their second trip to the Himalayas, where they will volunteer their services to treat villagers' eye problems.

‘Kick in the guts’ offer

A storm is brewing in the fishing industry over the price offered by the Victorian Fisheries Authority to buy out fishing licences in the Gippsland Lakes.

Rail bridge meetings

With work scheduled to begin later this year on the new rail bridge over the Avon River in Stratford, community information sessions will be held next week.

Heightened risk of fire

Gippsland will be a focus for emergency services this summer, as extremely dry conditions during consecutive years has resulted in above-normal bushfire conditions.

Men’s Shed mobilises minds

Inspirational Sale Men's Shed member Rolf Smyrek is once again enjoying life on the tools.

Local artists for animals

A Gippsland artist passionate about wildlife is spearheading a campaign to highlight the looming threat of species extinction, and what she says is a "lack of governmental support" to reverse it.

Animal rights activism hearing

The state parliamentary Inquiry into the Impact of Animal Rights Activism on Victorian Agriculture was held in Gippsland last week for its first hearing.

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