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Funding for drug rehab centre

A drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre, set to be built on around 20 acres of farmland at Lucknow, has secured $3 million of federal government funding.

Pokies cap to ‘plateau’ spending

New restrictions on electronic gaming machines will hit Wellington Shire, locking in a cap on pokies.

Foster Place Café turns 30

The supported employment café and restaurant Foster Place, a project of the George Gray Centre, has helped hundreds of people with a disability gain skills and engage with the community over the years.

Possum’s endangered status to be reviewed

The Leadbeater’s Possum will have its critically endangered listing reviewed by the federal government, after surveys show possum numbers are far greater than was originally thought.

Fingerboards mine EES to weigh up risks

A community meeting opposing the proposed Fingerboards mineral sands mine was told such a mine potentially includes risks from heavy metals that may be in the mineral sands.

Info sessions on highway safety barriers

Concerns from local emergency services personnel regarding planned upgrades to the Princes Highway east of Stratford have been dismissed by VicRoads.

Bulldogs break drought

Sale City's A grade netballers have won their first flag in 10 years, defeating Woodside in a heart-stopping final.

Bulldog delight

Sale City defeated Yarram to claim back-to-back North Gippsland football premierships.

Emergency services hone responses

The Boisdale Hillclimb Track has seen its fair share of cars getting roughed up, but this weekend it was for a good cause.

Whipping up a frenzy

Things could be butter for a Murray Goulburn truck driver, after cream slowly dripped from his truck all the whey from Maffra to Traralgon on Sunday night.

Vehicle and firearms seized

Police located and seized a number of firearms and a motor vehicle from a Sale premises, as a result of executing a search warrant on Monday morning.

Newry hit and run

Police are seeking witnesses to hit run collision in Newry last Sunday morning.

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Briag gallery showcases blind artist

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