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Alleged skimmers nabbed

Fraud and Extortion Squad detectives have charged two men following an investigation into credit card skimming in regional Victoria.

Goal to end hunger in India

Sale accountant Kaitlyn Abrahall is one of 19 women chosen to join The Hunger Project Australia’s leadership trip to India in February — fulfilling a mission to challenge herself and helps others at the same time.

Longford explosion book launched

Eyes welled up and voices cracked at Tuesday’s launch of a book on the Longford gas explosion of 1998.

We need to learn from the past — Shorten

Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten reaffirmed more needed to be done to end the industrial dispute between Esso’s contractors and former workers.

Kiln painting clinches John Leslie Art Prize

Melbourne-based artist Vanessa Kelly has been announced as the winner of the John Leslie Art Prize 2018 at the Gippsland Art Gallery.

Debate continues over Gld Lakes fish stocks

The debate over how best to manage the health of the Gippsland Lakes and its dwindling fish stocks continued in parliament last week, with a petition tabled calling for an end to licence buy-out plans.

Contracts awarded for upgrades

Wellington Shire Council has awarded contracts to upgrade three sport and recreation facilities.

So close, yet so far away

Leongatha kicked the final three goals of the Gippsland League football grand final to defeat Maffra by nine points.

A plan for a six-star international resort

A $100 million six-star hot springs spa hotel and retreat, powered by renewable energy and highlighting traditional Aboriginal culture, is planned on the secluded southern shores of Lake Wellington.

Medicare funding for Sale MRI scanner

Central Gippsland Health is among 10 locations across Australia to receive Medicare subsidised MRIs from November 1.

One trailer, two offenders

Wellington Highway Patrol officers intercepted a vehicle in Maffra on Wednesday night for a routine check, which revealed the 47-year-old driver was a repeat offender for unlicensed driving.

Rider fails drug test

Police expect to charge an unlicensed rider after he allegedly returned a positive drug test while riding with his eight-year-old son last week.

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