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Donations sought to Share the Dignity

Local women are getting behind a nationwide charity to make life a little easier for women experiencing homelessness and poverty.

RAAF base marks 75 years

RAAF Base East Sale marked 75 years of operation with a parade and flypast on Friday.

Bishop responds

The Catholic Diocese of Sale has responded to publicity relating to a potential class action over historical child sexual and physical abuse allegations at St Patrick’s College in Sale.

March on Esso headquarters

An estimated 1000 workers marched on Esso’s Melbourne headquarters, as the stand-off outside Longford Gas Plants between Esso, UGL, unions and employees ticked over 300 days.

Land is returned

A parcel of land at Hollands Landing was officially handed back to the Gunaikurnai people in a moving ceremony.

Shire’s draft budget is up for comment

A $35 increase in the kerbside rubbish collection charge has been proposed as Wellington Shire Council looks to find a solution to its recycling issue.

Barriers contributing to roo deaths?

Roadside barriers along the Longford-Loch Sport Rd are resulting in increased kangaroo deaths, according to locals.

Shakespeare festival begins Saturday

This year’s Shakespeare on the River Festival will have the theme ‘For the Love of Shakespeare’.

Big ticket items in budget

A $4.25 million redevelopment of the stadium at the Cameron Sporting Complex, Maffra, is a major feature of Wellington Shire Council’s draft 2018-19 budget.

Quake shakes marathon effort

A local man is preparing to give back to the villagers affected by February’s “apocalyptic” Papua New Guinea earthquake by embarking on his own challenge.

Church class action

The Catholic Church in Gippsland is set to become embroiled in a landmark class action to be brought by alleged victims of child abuse, which could run into millions of dollars.

Prisoner dies after a fall

A man has died, after falling from a second storey at Fulham Correctional Centre.

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