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Minister asked to fast track runway extension

State Planning Minister Richard Wynne will be asked to fast track a planning scheme amendment to facilitate the extension of the runway at West Sale Airport.

Maffra main street speed reduction

The speed limit on a 400 metre section of Johnson St, Maffra, will be reduced to 50 kilometres per hour following a community survey.

Burns victim bemused at fuss over ambulance

A Loch Sport man at the centre of a stoush over ambulance times has defended the response of emergency workers following a fire in his kitchen fire two weeks ago.

Garden plant thefts prompt security cameras

The theft of plants valued at hundreds of dollars has disheartened volunteers who spend hours beautifying Sale Botanic Gardens, and prompted the installation of security cameras.

Federation Training future remains in limbo

Federation Training says it can’t offer a “quick fix” solution to the education provider’s relocation and enrolment woes.

Sale Hospital celebrating 150 years

Sale Hospital will celebrate 150 years this Saturday, with numerous activities, including a gala ball.

Community house has its own bus

Loch Sport Community House is celebrating after buying a bus for the community.

A ‘thorough’ review

The Department of Health and Human Services has asked that the firm appointed to conduct a review of Central Gippsland Health be given the opportunity to get on with the job.

PC-21s unveiled

Sale's beloved little red planes just got a shiny new upgrade.

Sale’s new oncology unit officially opened

Central Gippsland Health’s expanded oncology unit was officially opened on Friday to the applause of hospital staff and local residents.

Bonanza of big time sport

Stars of basketball and cricket will soon play and coach in the Latrobe Valley under new partnership agreements with the state government.

Temporary wastewater release into ROS

Gippsland Water will temporarily release untreated trade waste to the Regional Outfall System from today while Australian Paper restores normal operations following its annual maintenance shut.

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