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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.

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.

New disability housing model is a world first

Glenhaven Estate, Sale, has become home to a world leader in disabled care, after an innovative housing project focusing on enablement, rather than disability, was unveiled recently.

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.

Remembering ’98

Wreaths were laid outside the Longford Gas Plants on Friday to mark 20 years since the explosions which claimed two lives and affected many more.

Deer cull ‘a waste of money’

The Gippsland Wild Dog Advisory Group has labelled a plan to pay professional shooters to cull deer in national parks from helicopters as “a waste of taxpayers’ money” that will exacerbate the wild dog problem.

Food van destroyed

A takeaway food truck was destroyed by fire in Sale on Wednesday morning.

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