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Change to Gippsland likely

A change is likely to the Gippsland division when the Australian Electoral Commission completes its redistribution of Victoria’s federal electoral boundaries.

Chester comments on new portfolio

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said he was surprised and disappointed after two of his Nationals colleagues were ejected from parliament.

Gippsland overdose deaths

Almost 60 accidental drug overdose deaths in Gippsland from 2011 to 2015 has prompted a seminar in Sale to boost responses to overdoses, which have been described as “a growing tragedy”.

Locals to carry the baton

Several locals are among the runners in the Queen's Baton Relay, leading into the Commonwealth Games at the Gold Coast in April.

Cameron Sporting Complex ‘considered’ for upgrade

The proposed redevelopment of Maffra's Cameron Sporting Complex will be considered for state government funding.

Next steps for proposed offshore wind farm

The next step for the development of Offshore Energy’s massive windfarm proposal off Port Albert is environmental exploration.

More health study tests

Following an information session in Sale recently, the Hazelwood Health Study began more clinical tests last week.

Leadbeater protection costs VicForests

Wood supply cutbacks because of Leadbeater's Possum protection measures, which decimated supply to a Heyfield sawmill, plunged VicForests into the red in 2016-17, according to the company's annual report.

Our big weekend

It was a big weekend on the events calendar across Wellington Shire, with the Maffra Show on Friday and Saturday, and Sale Cup on Sunday.

Moss ‘n’ Dale wins Sale Cup

Moss 'n' Dale surged late to win the $200,000 Sale Cup for Moe trainer Peter Gelagotis on Sunday.

MG set to be sold

Milk co-operative Murray Goulburn looks set to be sold to Canadian conglomerate Saputo for $1.3 billion.

Sale Show this week

Everyone's favourites will be back at this year's Sale Show, according to Sale and District Agricultural Society.

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