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Baby’s Day Out

About a hundred mums and bubs ventured out into the Sale Botanic Gardens on Tuesday, to soak up the sun with friends at Baby’s Day Out.

Stern letter to ExxonMobil chief

Federal Opposition leader Bill Shorten has again weighed into the Bass Strait and Longford UGL dispute, telling Esso that Labor plans to put an end to “sham” work agreements.

Mine refinements proposed

Proponent of the Fingerboards mineral sands mine, Kalbar Resources, has made changes to its proposed mine, including a second mining unit plant, modified arrangements for storage of residual material and additional mining equipment and transport requirements.

Mine changes are ‘significant and disturbing’

Mine-Free Glenaladale claims it has not been directly advised by Kalbar what the changes to its project will entail.

Management of Leadbeater’s defended

VicForests said it was pleased that the Federal Court last week rejected the argument brought against it by the Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum.

Breakdown highlights a barrier problem

Concerns about VicRoads’ placement of flexible barriers beside the Princes Highway were highlighted on Thursday evening.

Music festival Sunday

There will be a great talent line-up at the sixth Sale Music Festival in Sale Botanic Gardens this Sunday.

Women at work at SRW

Three women have joined the field staff at Southern Rural Water’s Eastern Irrigation Business, further diversifying the rural water authority’s workforce.

Police seek Maffra flasher

Police are searching for a man who exposed himself in Maffra on Saturday.

Party-goers turn on local police

An 18th birthday party turned violent early Sunday morning, when police were forced to defend themselves against hurled broken bottles.

Lib-Nats: $633m for new trains

The state Liberal and Nationals Coalition has promised to spend $633 million to build new trains for all long-haul lines, including the Bairnsdale line, if elected in November.

Having a ball in the mall

Raising money for Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, Kids Day was staged in the Sale mall on Saturday.

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