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State govt seeks to terminate industrial action

The state government will make an urgent application to the Fair Work Commission to terminate industrial action being taken by the Health Workers Union and Dorevitch Pathology.

Company is fined over dairy effluent release

Environment Protection Authority Victoria has fined a Winnindoo company more than $7900 for allowing between 10,000 and 50,000 litres of dairy effluent to leave its site and enter a storm water drain.

Owner prosecuted after dog attack

A Sale cyclist is urging dog owners to keep their animals restrained after being chased and menaced three times already this year.

Local woman is caught up in Barcelona attack

A local woman caught up in last week's Barcelona terrorist attack described the aftermath as "surreal".

Dorevitch dispute escalates

More than 600 Dorevitch Pathology workers across Victoria have walked off the job indefinitely as of midday, Friday, after a long-running pay dispute has resulted in a drawn-out game of tit-for-tat.

Prepare now, Maffra brigade captain urges

After predictions of warm and dry weather coming into summer, Maffra Fire Brigade are urging Wellington Shire residents to begin preparing their properties for an earlier start to bushfires.

Hospital celebrates 150 years

A celebration marking 150 years of Sale Hospital was held on Saturday.

Money for tourism plan for Gippsland

A new plan to boost visitors, investment and jobs in Gippsland was announced in Sale on Wednesday.

New drug rehab centre planned for Lucknow

A new drug and alcohol rehabilitation and education centre has been approved for construction on 8.9 hectares of farmland in Lucknow.

Heyfield jobs loss claims incorrect: Pulford

Regional Development and Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford has labelled allegations that "20 Heyfield jobs [are] now gone" as speculation and "unhelpful".

Longford bullying allegations

ExxonMobil has confirmed it is investigating allegations of bullying, after industrial action at the Longford gas plant has apparently escalated.

P-plater hit held stop sign at school crossing

Police want to speak to a red P-plater who allegedly hit a school crossing supervisor's held stop sign and did not stop.

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