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Report concludes more timber will be lost

Bushfires and more discoveries of Leadbeater's possum are likely to cut native forest wood supply to Gippsland timber mills by another 25 to 35 per cent over the next 20 years, according to a major report.

A time capsule in a Bonox jar

Ties to the past come in many forms the lolly counter at the local milk bar, a worn Fitzroy Football Club jumper or a beaten up Holden Sandman are all reminiscent of simpler days.

Final call for Eustace

The "voice of racing" in Gippsland, Peter Eustace, has retired after 51 years.

Man found after three days lost in bush

A man lost for three nights in the High Country was found safe and well at the weekend.

Ice training at CGHS

A new training program to help health workers manage clients who use ice was delivered in Sale.

RAAF Air 5428 project ‘on track’

The $200 million construction project underway at RAAF Base East Sale is on track for an October 2018 completion.

Car club vandalism is ‘disheartening’

Maffra and District Car Club volunteers have described recent vandalism at the club and the damage of several of their junior development program vehicles as "disheartening".

From little things, big things grow

'From little things, big things grow' could be the school motto of Boisdale Consolidated Primary School, following the opening of its outdoor classroom earlier this month.

Minister rejects claims

Minister for Education and Training Senator Simon Birmingham has rejected claims the federal government did not consult with the Catholic school sector before unveiling funding reform plans on May 2.

Club welcomes development

More development in Longford could be the saviour of local sporting clubs struggling for numbers, according to the president of Sale Golf Club.

Boisdale harnesses creativity

The restoration of the Boisdale Stables is almost complete, made possible by the vision and hard work of a tight-knit community.

Fed Training spat

A spat surrounding Federation Training erupted between politicians in a government hearing last week, ending with Opposition members of parliament walking out "in disgust".

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