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Yarram woman to face court

A 23-year-old woman has been charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest after an altercation in Yarram.

Council pledges to tackle climate change

Wellington Shire Council has signed up to the state government's TAKE2 pledge to tackle climate change and assist Victoria reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Students plant for National Tree Day

Longford Primary School students were eager to show their green thumbs during a gardening session on Wednesday to celebrate National Tree Day.

Encouraging healthy choices

Central Gippsland Health has partnered with Alfred Health to install signs in its cafeteria to help staff and visitors identify which foods are healthier choices.

Shop windows are smashed in Sale’s CBD

Police are seeking witnesses after several businesses in Sale’s central business district had their front windows smashed at the weekend.

New floor for GRSC

Wellington Shire Council will spend $835,000 to upgrade the stadium floor at the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex in Sale.

Bruthen fatality

A Bruthen man died after a car crash at Tongio on Saturday.

Cat and mouse game at protest line

Union members campaigning against new contracts offered to maintenance staff working in Esso’s Bass Strait oil and gas fields have vowed not to let the loss of Scabby the Rat break their campaign.

MPs undecided on euthanasia

The release of the Ministerial Advisory Panel’s final report on Voluntary Assisted Dying is being met with caution in Gippsland.

Traralgon bypass push

The Committee for Gippsland launched a campaign to lock in funding commitments for a business case and construction of the Traralgon bypass.

Ramahyuck reflects on 25 years

Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation is marking its 25th anniversary this year.

Money fights indigenous family violence

The federal government will provide up to $2.49 million for a tailored project to address family violence experienced by Indigenous women and children in the Wellington and East Gippsland shires.

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