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State response ‘waffle and spin’ — MP

Gippsland motorists are being neglected and insulted by state government ministers who can’t be bothered responding to local media questions about the future ofthe Princes Highway duplication, according to Gippsland MHR Darren Chester.

Bushfires near Dargo

Bushfires north of Dargo are not yett under control.

Man in court over Maffra fire

The 45-year-old man accused of deliberately lighting a fire that caused about $2 million damage at Anderson’s Removals will face Latrobe Valley County Court for a directions hearing on Monday.

Stay safe as hot weather continues

People are encouraged to stay safe and remain aware of conditions as the weather heats up across Gippsland.

Dolphin death ‘suspicious’

Officer from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning are treating the death of a small dolphin as suspicious, after it appeared on the Honeysuckles beach front.

Concerns emerge over baby formula buy-up

Some local parents say they have experienced difficulties in obtaining infant formula, with reports tins are being bought up at local pharmacies and supermarkets.

Vandals trash Christmas trees in Maffra

Maffra traders are appealing for people with information about the destruction of several decorative Christmas trees in Maffra’s main street at the weekend to come forward.

Fundraiser to help out a little fighter

Crystal’s happy and lovable demeanour hide the pain she suffers.

RAAF support

One of the state’s two large air tankers is now based at RAAF Base, East Sale, to help combat the now under control Rosedale bushfire.

MHR puts pressure on state over duplication

The federal and state governments appear to be in a stand-off over funding for the final two stages of the Princes Highway duplication.

Meet Ray, the firebomber

Ray Horton is the captain of the RJ85 Bomber 391 large air tanker, otherwise known as Boomer, or the best insurance policy ground crew firefighters have.

Fire lit at McDonald’s Sale

Sale police were called to McDonald's, Sale, on Sunday night after a teenager allegedly lit a fire inside the York St store about 9pm.

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