Local businesses to benefit
Five businesses in the Wellington Shire will benefit from the federal government’s $20 million spend on industry and business in Gippsland, which will create almost 260 positions locally.
State money for hospitals
This year’s state budget will include an extra $50 million for hospitals and health services.
Federal funding to boost Gippsland jobs
UPDATED: A $20 million federal government investment in industry and business in Gippsland is forecast to create more than 1200 new jobs, including almost 260 positions in Wellington Shire.
New drug, alcohol service
A new service, which aims to reunify families where drug and alcohol problems have led to children being removed from the care of parents, will begin in Gippsland soon.
Raid on Maffra home
Maffra police arrested a 27-year-old man who is well known to them in relation to alleged drug, firearms and theft offences.
Man airlifted after Flynn crash
A man was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital after colliding with a tree near Flynn on Wednesday evening.
Class action proposed against MG
Registrations for a class action against Murray Goulburn and its subsidiary have opened.
Group finally has a new van
After four years of fundraising, Sale charity A Better Life For Foster Kids finally has a van.
Dogs enjoy day out
Animal Aid’s Dogs Day Out was a success, with dogs of all shapes and sizes sniffing about in Rotary Reserve.
Pollies pedal to the port
Former prime minister Tony Abbott was part of a group of federal MPs and other riders which was in Sale this week as part of the annual Pollie Pedal.
74 charges over carjacking and crash
A 21-year-old man was arrested at Binginwarri following a high speed chase through south Gippsland on Monday.
Making a splash for Liv
Next month, Maffra’s Read family will hold a 12 hour treadmill marathon, to raise money for a cause special to their hearts.
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