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Morwell stabbing

A man is in custody following a stabbing in Morwell early Wednesday morning, which left two women with life-threatening injuries.

Crime rates down locally

Criminal incidents and recorded offences have fallen by 23 per cent in the year to December 2017 in Wellington Shire, according to the latest crime statistics.

‘Bullying? No way’

Guthridge Primary School, Sale, was one of thousands to join the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence.

Buoyed by generosity

What would you do if a loved one was diagnosed with an illness that rapidly changes them from being full of adventure to someone wheelchair-bound and in constant pain?

Shifting history

The old Fulham post office, or the even older Junction Hotel, is enjoying a slight change in scenery — moving 30 metres to its west.

Collegians goes back-to-back

Collegians secured back-to-back Sale-Maffra cricket premierships with a dominant display in the weekend’s grand final against Sale.

Body found in Bairnsdale

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man following the death of a 62-year-old man in Bairnsdale on Saturday.

Federal funding on track

The state government has received funding from its federal counterpart for the $1.57 billion Regional Rail Revival program.

All smiles for Mardi Gras

The 60th Maffra Mardi Gras, on a balmy Saturday evening, raised almost $106,000 for five community groups.

$30,000 in damage caused

A 23-YEAR-old Yarram man was remanded in custody after allegedly causing $30,000 worth of damage to a property at Tarra Valley.

High hopes for bridge

While early works have begun outside the Avon River Bridge, federal money has still not been delivered to get the $500 million Gippsland Regional Rail Revival upgrade on track.

Racing the Rubeena

More than 200 runners, walkers and strollers managed to raise more than $6000, taking part in the Race the Rubeena community fun run on Sunday.

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