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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".

Greyhound trainer fears eviction

A Kilmany greyhound trainer who has lost her licence fears she may be evicted from her home under Greyhound Racing Victoria rules.

Workers’ futures rest with govt

The future of Gippsland’s native forest industry is now firmly in the hands of the Andrews government, with the forest industry taskforce effectively ending its main work.

Questions over plantation money

Victoria’s peak farming body has warned that the state government’s policy to invest $110 million in plantations in the Latrobe Valley should not damage local agriculture.

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.

Fire services changes

As part of major changes to Victoria's fire brigade structure, the CFA will receive $56 million for training, leadership and recruitment, as well as a new $44 million station improvement fund.

Driver dies in crash

A man died in a car crash at Traralgon East late Friday night.

Rev-head Muir quits AMEP

Surprise senator and now Heyfield sawmill owner Ricky Muir has announced that his involvement with the Australian Motoring Enthusiasts Party is over, but his interest in a political career is not.

CFA shake-up

The Country Fire Authority will become a volunteer-only firefighting organisation under a re-organisation of Victoria's fire services.

No offers on ASH mill

Australian Sustainable Hardwoods management has indicated it may consider "a genuine offer" from the government to buy its Heyfield mill.

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