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A plan to form a new shire ratepayers’ association

Former Wellington Shire councillor Keith Mills is pushing for a new ratepayers’ association for the shire.

Local duo prevented from attending ExxonMobil meeting

Two former Longford gas plants maintenance workers were banned from entering an ExxonMobil shareholders meeting in Dallas, Texas.

Don’t be ‘bonkers’, state government is urged

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has accused the state government of pulling out an “extraordinary excuse” for its failure to fund the Princes Highway East duplication, by saying the Federal Government’s budget funding for the road caught it by surprise.

Bridge replacement by 2021

The Avon River Bridge at Stratford will be replaced by 2021.

Plan to turn household waste into energy

Hundreds of tonnes of household rubbish will be burnt and turned into energy, if a project in the Latrobe Valley goes ahead.

Hope Restart drug rehab centre gets the nod

The Hope Restart Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre will be built near Bairnsdale, after the state govenment announced it would contribute funding.

Gallery appoints director

Simon Gregg has been appointed the new director of the Gippsland Art Gallery.

Muir Timber allegations

Former senator Ricky Muir is facing a court challenge over his Heyfield timber business.

Esso staff to return

Esso has come full circle, and will again occupy office space in its former headquarters building in Sale.

Thanks to all our volunteers

The Sale Mall was a sea of uniforms on Saturday, as Volunteer Week ended with a thank you day.

How St Mary’s rolls

St Mary’s Primary School, Sale, got to enjoy a morning on the Bicycle Network’s Pump Track, a mini BMX course, after winning a sticker design competition.

Man is in custody over firearms

A warrant executed on a Carrajung Lower property at the weekend revealed unsecured loaded firearms.

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