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ANZ Yarram branch closure announced

ANZ has announced the closure of its Yarram branch, as of September 27.

Our worst frost in four decades

Most of Gippsland was blanketed in a crispy white coating on Monday morning as temperatures plunged below zero overnight and caused one of the worst frosts in four decades.

Redesign for Rosedale roundabout

A dangerous intersection in Rosedale which has had trucks crash into the barrier surrounding the local pub on numerous occasions is set to be completely redesigned.

Mill is saved

Australian Sustainable Hardwood's Heyfield timber mill workers were finally given some relief after months of uncertainty, with the state government and Hermal Group announcing they have reached an agreement on the sale of the mill.

Walk highlights indigenous issues

West Australian man Clinton Pryor took a well earned rest in Sale this week as he makes his way on foot from Perth to Parliament House in Canberra.

Our census snapshot

Wellington Shire’s population rose by 3.7 per cent in the past five years, according to figures from the 2016 Australian Census released this week.

EPA, Esso investigate GCP emissions

An environmental breach at Esso's new Longford Gas Conditioning Plant has been detected.

Farming families are needing food bank help

Food relief to Wellington Shire's most vulnerable farming families has hit its highest demand since the 2000s millennium drought, according to the Foodbank Victoria chief executive Dave MacNamara.

Muir aligns with Shooters, Fishers

Former senator Ricky Muir has confirmed he has joined the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party in an "ambassadorial role" on Gippsland issues.

Northe takes leave of absence

Morwell MLA Russell Northe is taking a leave of absence while he seeks assistance for some personal health issues.

Funding for Gippsland rail confirmed

More than half-a-billion dollars will be invested on the Gippsland train line, after the federal government agreed to a major funding boost towards Victoria's Regional Rail package.

Abattoir blaze

A blaze at Gordyn's Abattoir on Cobains Rd, Sale, overnight is currently being investigated by the CFA.

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