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Millions lost to pokies

A total $21.26 million was lost in Wellington Shire gaming venues last financial year, down slightly from $21.8 million in 2016-17.

New entity proposed to serve four Gippsland councils

Four Gippsland councils, including Wellington Shire, are exploring an innovative operating model which aims to maintain service levels while reducing duplication, improving efficiency and increasing savings.

Huge interest in rescued Cavoodles

Dogs and puppies seized from an alleged illegal commercial breeding operation earlier in the month have been hot property, with host-shelter Animal Aid forced to close expressions of interest only two days after opening them because of the sheer number of enquiries.

Money for local aged care

Sale's Wilson Lodge and Yarram’s St Elmo’s Nursing Home and Crossley House Hostel are three aged care services from 38 across the state that will receive state funding for upgrades.

Man to face court on Sale assault

UPDATED | A man has been interviewed by police and bailed to face court in relation to an alleged assault in Sale early Saturday morning.

Alleged false report to police

A 50-year-old Loch Sport woman was arrested on Friday in relation to allegedly making false reports to police and obtaining property by deception.

Water prices remaining steady in MID — SRW

Water prices in the Macalister Irrigation District remain steady, rising only by inflation.

Rwandan connection

Delegates from Africa visited Gippsland Grammar on a professional development tour.

The Golden Beach SLSC pleads for helpers

Golden Beach Surf Life Saving Club is calling out for helpers to make sure the club stays afloat.

Indigenous culture centre plan for Sale

A proposal to create Sale’s first indigenous cultural centre was outlined by Ramahyuck Corporation chief executive David Morgan.

Care for the Rare project

Sale Botanic Gardens will soon be home to hundreds of rare and threatened plants, as an initiative to conserve as many plant species, cultivars and varieties as possible rolls across the state.

Guilty verdict over Rosedale death

A Rosedale man has been found guilty of murder, after viciously attacking his friend while drunk.

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