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Fatal crash on Hyland Highway

Police and emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal crash near Gormandale.

Council to consider releasing draft airport plan

Wellington Shire Council will consider releasing the draft updated master plan for West Sale Airport.

Cancer survivor urges participation in fun run

In appreciation of the support she received while enduring her own breast cancer battle, mother and charity co-founder Rachel Bye decided she wanted to give something back.

Emmet squaring off for cube titles in France

Eleven-year-old Sale boy Emmet Hobbs, one of only 12 Australians to qualify for the World Rubik’s Cube Championship.

The brave little girl fighting a big battle

When Jenny Bennett met four-year-old Abiagael Rowland, she immediately fell in love with her — an effect the tenacious leukaemia patient seems to have on everyone around her.

Maffra survives MG cut

UPDATED: Murry Goulburn's Maffra factory will remain open after the dairy processor named three other facilities for closure.

Roads are ‘not underfunded’

Roads and Road Safety Minister Luke Donnellan has rejected claims that regional roads are seriously underfunded.

Woman recovering from burns

A 27-year-old woman has received burns to her body after lighting a burn-off in her backyard on Saturday.

$435m upgrade for Gippsland line — but who will be paying?

The state government’s announcement that money in Tuesday’s state budget will be allocated to upgrade Gippsland rail infrastructure, has been overshadowed by a squabble over who will pay for the works.

Boot attempt falls short

Hundreds flocked to Maffra Recreation Reserve on Sunday to be part of an attempt to beat the gumboot throwing record.

Site is being sought for new drug rehab centre

A new drug rehabilitation centre will be built in Gippsland to tackle the region’s burgeoning ice problem.

Teen is arrested over bomb hoax calls

A youth has been arrested in relation to a series of bomb hoaxes in three states.

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