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Libs Nats flag ‘question mark’ over wind farm

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has called on the state government not to make a decision on the proposed Alberton wind farm permit before the November 24 election.

Maffra Show is all set to go

The Maffra Show is all set to go Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with carnival rides on Friday night — a first for the show.

More support for farmers

The state government has announced another package to support farmers in drought-affected communities of eastern Gippsland.

Reaction is mixed to immigration proposal

The federal government’s plan to force new migrants to move to country towns instead of settling in the major cities is creating debate.

Hopes for complex cash

State government funding for major upgrades at the Cameron Sporting Complex in Maffra has been tipped.

Carnivale a great success

Blue skies greeted crowds at Sale’s St Mary’s Primary School Twilight Carnivale on Friday.

Another independent running in Gippsland East

ELECTION 2018 | Benjamin Garrett from Stratford is the third independent candidate to put their hand up to contest the seat of Gippsland East in the November 24 state election.

Gippsland communities vulnerable to earthquakes

Communities in Gippsland are among those more likely to experience earthquake ground shaking than other parts of the country, according to latest update to the National Seismic Hazard Assessment for Australia.

Foreshore revamp officially open

The Loch Sport community has celebrated the official opening of its redeveloped foreshore.

Lib-Nats make promises on local roads, bridges

ELECTION 2018 | Twenty-six kilometres of road surfaces across Wellington Shire will be sealed through the Country Roads and Bridges Program, if the Liberal Nationals win next month’s state election.

$1m is needed to finish rail trail

A $1 million upgrade of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail will create tourism jobs and safe exercise opportunities, according to Gippsland MHR Darren Chester.

Readying to fight fires

Firefighting aircraft and crews are being rolled out and Forest Fire Management Victoria’s specialist aircraft management staff are updating their skills in preparation for the fire season.

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