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Long weekend police blitz targets drivers

Dangerous drivers could find themselves sidelined if they give Victoria Police a reason to penalise them this grand final long weekend.

When fledglings take flight

Sale under 13 and Maffra under 17 netballers walked away from Moe’s courts with Gippsland League 2017 premiership flags on Saturday.

Eagles lose epic

In one of the best grand finals in recent years, Maffra was denied back-to-back Gippsland League football premierships by the narrowest of margins.

Pavilion named for Maffra stalwart John Vardy

The main pavilion at the Maffra Recreation Reserve will be named in honour of John Vardy, subject to any community response against the proposal.

Council posts operating surplus

Wellington Shire Council posted a $26.1 million surplus for the past financial year.

Pumped hydro solution to power problems

Almost 4500 sites across Victoria, including many in Gippsland’s mountainous regions, have been identified as potential pumped hydro storage locations that could provide the country with as much as 100 per cent renewable energy in as little as 20 years.

Art works brighten up station

Two colourful and creative art works are helping to brighten up Sale Station as part of volunteer efforts and the ongoing beautification of the site.

A muddy good time at Heyfield

What's better than a whole school's worth of children having the time of their lives on the last day of the school term?

The One-Inch High Samurai

The One-Inch Samurai returned to 545 last week.

Motorcycle impounded

A Traralgon man will spend the next month without his motorcycle after being caught travelling at 78 kilometres per hour over the speed limit.

Horrific crash near Omeo claims lives

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision near Omeo on Sunday that killed two sisters.

Fire season arrives in high country

DELWP and CFA brigades from across Gippsland have been deployed to fight bushfires burning near Dargo, two near Buchan and near Marlo.

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