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Four Esso workers sacked

Four Longford Esso employees have been fired and three given final notices after alleged bullying.

Man accused of assaulting his mother

A man accused of assaulting his mother last year will face Sale Magistrate’s Court again early next year.

Beersheba remembered

Relatives of soldiers and history buffs attended a ceremony at the Sale Cenotaph on Saturday, which commemorated 100 years since the Battle of Beersheba.

Drunk, speeding driver nabbed in Nambrok

Police intercepted a speeding driver allegedly travelling at 124kmh in an 80 zone at Nambrok.

Lakes overrun with carp

Lake Wellington is overrun with carp because of a major spawning, with local rivers teeming with the invasive pests.

Change to Gippsland likely

A change is likely to the Gippsland division when the Australian Electoral Commission completes its redistribution of Victoria’s federal electoral boundaries.

Chester comments on new portfolio

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said he was surprised and disappointed after two of his Nationals colleagues were ejected from parliament.

Gippsland overdose deaths

Almost 60 accidental drug overdose deaths in Gippsland from 2011 to 2015 has prompted a seminar in Sale to boost responses to overdoses, which have been described as “a growing tragedy”.

More health study tests

Following an information session in Sale recently, the Hazelwood Health Study began more clinical tests last week.

Leadbeater protection costs VicForests

Wood supply cutbacks because of Leadbeater's Possum protection measures, which decimated supply to a Heyfield sawmill, plunged VicForests into the red in 2016-17, according to the company's annual report.

Locals to carry the baton

Several locals are among the runners in the Queen's Baton Relay, leading into the Commonwealth Games at the Gold Coast in April.

Cameron Sporting Complex ‘considered’ for upgrade

The proposed redevelopment of Maffra's Cameron Sporting Complex will be considered for state government funding.

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