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​New chief in the saddle

Sale Turf Club’s new chief executive Brad Evans is keen for a new challenge, after 23 years at Sale Primary School.

Maffra solar farm plan

The renewable energy developers behind a $50 million solar farm on 60.7 hectares near Maffra say the project will provide a much-needed boost to the local economy and supplement the state’s dwindling energy supply.

Stealing and dumping at op shop

A spate of brazen thefts from the Salvation Army donation bins in recent weeks has shocked staff and volunteers, and robbed the army of much-needed welfare money.

Shared track holds up V/Line train services

All scheduled services on the Bairnsdale line were delivered in December, with the latest performance figures showing 100 per cent reliability.

Duck opening morning to begin later this year

The Game Management Authority has outlined arrangements for the 2018 duck season, including changes made by the state government to hunting regulations.

Alpine brumby control input is sought

The heated debate over the control of wild horses in the state’s Alpine National Park is showing no signs of cooling, with the announcement that the community engagement period for a reduction plan has been extended until February 16.

Beach carbon capture forum

Emotions ran high as representatives from the CarbonNet project met with the Golden Beach community at a drop-in information session on Wednesday.

Our Annemieke

A dedicated space in the new Gippsland Art Gallery is the latest feather in the cap of cherished local artist, Annemieke Mein OAM.

Carbon storage questions

Proponents of a carbon capture project claim a marine seismic survey off Golden Beach should not have an effect on fish and wildlife — however, people will be asked not to swim during the survey.

Is carbon capture and storage viable?

Carbon capture and storage refers to a host of technologies designed to lessen the amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere.

Voting opens for People’s Choice Awards

Voting for the Gippsland Times Central Gippsland People’s Choice Awards 2018 has opened.

Nearly three times the limit

Sale police were left shaking their heads, after catching a drink driver in Sale who blew nearly three times the limit over the weekend.

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