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Flo’s still a formidable force at 100 years old

Boisdale's beloved Florence Amey Pearce celebrated a momentous occasion last month, when she, her family and friends came together to commemorate her venture into centenarian life.

Valuation furore

Like a scene out of The Castle, residents around the Seaspray area have told land valuers they're dreaming after seeing property valuations skyrocket on their rates notices.

Mineral sands protest goes to Melbourne

A group opposing the proposed mineral sands mine at Glenaladale will take its fight to the state's capital this week, with a televised demonstration expected to deliver the message to the steps of parliament tomorrow.

Labor fails to commit on final phase of the MID

Labor says it will "continue to work with Southern Rural Water" on delivering Phase 1B of the Macalister Irrigation District Modernisation project - but it appears there is no commitment beyond that.

Road money ‘diluted’ to fix roadside barriers

Money that should be used to fix potholes and crumbling road shoulders and to cut roadside grass in Gippsland is being diverted to repair damaged wire rope barriers, according to a local MP.

Asbestos loos will be removed

The state government has bowed to community pressure and will now fully fund the removal of an asbestos-ridden toilet block at Seaspray Primary School.

Cult leader is dead

The Sale-born leader of a controversial 1960s doomsday cult, accused of brainwashing, beating children and giving them hallucinogenic drugs, has died.

Highway plans modified

Regional Roads Victoria has bowed to community pressure and agreed to make changes to the controversial road safety barrier project between Stratford and Bairnsdale.

20,000th passenger

The 20,000th passenger was welcomed aboard the iconic Rubeena on Wednesday.

Govt will ‘consider’ hwy funding

The state government will "consider" the federal government's proposal for the next stage of the duplication between Traralgon and Sale.

Veteran wants Royal Commission

Veterans and Defence Personnel Minister Darren Chester's rejection of a Royal Commission into veteran suicides has angered a Heyfield veteran diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression.

Burglary and graffiti attack on home

Police are investigating a burglary at a home in Kangaroo St, Loch Sport.

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