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Maffra blaze

A fire in Maffra that destroyed the furniture and possessions of more than 30 families is believed to be suspicious, according to police.

PFAS: EPA warning onducks and eels stands

Warnings about eating contaminated ducks and eels from the Heart Morass will continue, following the release of the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment as part of the RAAF Base, East Sale's PFAS investigation.

CarbonNet looks to next phases of project off Golden Beach

The CarbonNet project, which is exploring methods of storing carbon dioxide in rock formations under Bass Strait, hopes to begin its next phase by the end of the year.

Marist Bro behind bars awaiting sentence

Prolific paedophile offender Marist Brother Gerard McNamara is behind bars after being remanded in custody.

Netting debate rages, as lakes under stress

The push for a ban on netting in the Gippsland Lakes is gaining momentum, as Wellington Shire anglers and commercial fishers butt heads over how to protect the lakes and increase dwindling fish stocks.

Labor challenging in Gippsland East

East Gippsland Shire deputy mayor Mark Reeves has been endorsed as Labor’s candidate for Gippsland East at the state election.

Standing room only at packed town meeting

A standing room only public meeting in Yarram highlighted community concern over the scarce availability of medical care in the town.

Future of old police site is still up in the air

The body charged with dealing with native title issues in the region does not wish to comment on issues surrounding the site of the former Sale police station.

Man is arrested over alleged Maffra assault

A man in his early 20s was arrested after allegedly assaulting another man and causing criminal damage at a licensed venue in Maffra on Wednesday night.

Series of car crashes on local roads

Police have warned drivers to be careful at night, following four crashes on local roads over the weekend.

Floral favourites

Sale Floral Art hosted its largest attendance yet at an impressive wedding-themed luncheon.

90 years of care

A celebration to commemorate 90 years of Royal Flying Doctor Service was held in Sale.

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