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Bushfire escape

A Heyfield family was lucky to escape after a bushfire rapidly approached during a camping trip near Buchan at the weekend.

Sprinkler system stolen

Police are appealing for public help after a sprinkler system was stolen from Boisdale Consolidated School sometime between 3pm on Tuesday and 10am Wednesday.

Farmer faces court over taking water from bore

A 42-year-old Rosedale farmer was fined after pleading guilty to interfering with a water meter on his property. The man used a magnet to interfere with a bore, allowing him to take water without the consent of Southern Rural Water.

When fledglings take flight

Sale under 13 and Maffra under 17 netballers walked away from Moe’s courts with Gippsland League 2017 premiership flags on Saturday.

Art works brighten up station

Two colourful and creative art works are helping to brighten up Sale Station as part of volunteer efforts and the ongoing beautification of the site.

A muddy good time at Heyfield

What's better than a whole school's worth of children having the time of their lives on the last day of the school term?

The One-Inch High Samurai

The One-Inch Samurai returned to 545 last week.

Motorcycle impounded

A Traralgon man will spend the next month without his motorcycle after being caught travelling at 78 kilometres per hour over the speed limit.

Horrific crash near Omeo claims lives

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision near Omeo on Sunday that killed two sisters.

Fire season arrives in high country

DELWP and CFA brigades from across Gippsland have been deployed to fight bushfires burning near Dargo, two near Buchan and near Marlo.

Eagles lose epic

In one of the best grand finals in recent years, Maffra was denied back-to-back Gippsland League football premierships by the narrowest of margins.

Pavilion named for Maffra stalwart John Vardy

The main pavilion at the Maffra Recreation Reserve will be named in honour of John Vardy, subject to any community response against the proposal.

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