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Sawmills put pressure on state

Six Gippsland sawmills have renewed pressure on the Victorian government, urging Premier Daniel Andrews in an open letter to save jobs, protect regional communities and return confidence to the timber industry.

Stolen good and drugs found in Won Wron

Detectives have seized a motor car, two motorcycles and two firearms, all allegedly stolen, after executing warrants in Won Wron.

Man in court over driving, weapons offences

A 27-year-old Maffra man was convicted and fined for driving and weapons offences.

Fire Danger Period is ending

The Fire Danger Period and Seasonal Prohibited Period will end in the Wellington, Latrobe, Baw Baw, South Gippsland and Bass Coast municipalities on Tuesday.

As state budget looms, MLA has a wish list

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the state government had one final chance to address the needs of his electorate in Tuesday’s state budget.

It’s PNG’s hour of need, and time to pay back

A local man is calling for annual Anzac Day commemorations to be a reminder of the Papua New Guinean carriers who helped save lives in the Kokoda campaign of World War 2.

The story behind a treasured ‘souvenired’ tattered flag

A tattered red flag was the star attraction at Loch Sport's Anzac Day celebrations.

Bairnsdale pursuit and armed robbery

A 19-year-old man has been charged following an alleged pursuit and armed robbery in the Bairnsdale area.

We will remember

At memorials and cenotaphs across Wellington Shire, people paused to pay respects to fallen Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women on Wednesday.

More land earmarked

More than 2200 residential lots could be created in Sale following the adoption of a development plan for the city’s northern outskirts.

Safety improvements for barriers on highway

Safety improvements will be made to the steel barriers along the Princes Highway between Stratford and Sale following concerns about poor visibility and confusion for drivers.

Tougher drink and drug driving penalties

Motorists caught driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs will lose their licences, as tough new penalties roll out at the end of the month.

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