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Gallery appoints director

Simon Gregg has been appointed the new director of the Gippsland Art Gallery.

Don’t be ‘bonkers’, state government is urged

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has accused the state government of pulling out an “extraordinary excuse” for its failure to fund the Princes Highway East duplication, by saying the Federal Government’s budget funding for the road caught it by surprise.

Muir Timber allegations

Former senator Ricky Muir is facing a court challenge over his Heyfield timber business.

Esso staff to return

Esso has come full circle, and will again occupy office space in its former headquarters building in Sale.

Man is in custody over firearms

A warrant executed on a Carrajung Lower property at the weekend revealed unsecured loaded firearms.

Wind farm plans progress

Consultation has taken place in Yarram and Morwell this week, as preliminary plans progress to build a huge windfarm in Commonwealth waters off Port Albert.

Bishop supports redress scheme

Bishop of Sale Patrick O’Regan said he fully supported a statement issued on Wednesday by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Catholic Religious Australia, in which it confirmed its entry into the national redress scheme.

Baby doc delivers sad news

One of Maffra’s most respected and loved ‘baby doctors’, Dr Tony Wright, is regretfully saying farewell to the early mornings and late nights in the delivery room after a career spent welcoming about 2000 babies into the world.

Thanks to all our volunteers

The Sale Mall was a sea of uniforms on Saturday, as Volunteer Week ended with a thank you day.

How St Mary’s rolls

St Mary’s Primary School, Sale, got to enjoy a morning on the Bicycle Network’s Pump Track, a mini BMX course, after winning a sticker design competition.

Rusty shovel putts a smile on golfers’ dials

Wormburners, shanks and the ‘Happy Gilmore’ run-up were common sights at the Maffra Rusty Shovel Charity Golf Day.

New trailer supports Bike Ed

Wellington Shire Council launched its new Bike Ed trailer last week, which will be used by local school children.

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