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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.

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.

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.

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.

Council is working with ecologist on peafowl

Wellington Shire Council says it is working with an independent ecologist to ensure the natural habitat of peafowl in the Sale Botanic Gardens is “protected and enhanced”.

LVA success stories spruiked

The success of the Latrobe Valley Authority was a key focus of a forum in Sale last week attended by businesses, education providers and community groups across Gippsland.

Opera house nets ban extended

A local tackle store has welcomed the state government’s ban on opera house nets next year in all waters, to simplify yabby fishing regulations and reduce deaths of platypus, water rats and turtles.

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