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Longford stand-off almost 190 days

The stand-off between unions, UGL, Esso security and police continues outside Longford Gas Plants as the protest approaches 190 days and Christmas nears.

Joint venture split for gas marketing

The joint venture between BHP Billiton and Esso will be affected by an undertaking to separately market shares of gas produced in Gippsland from 2019.

Criticism over demotion

The reaction to Gippsland MHR Darren Chester’s demotion from cabinet has been mostly critical of the government.

Chester dumped from cabinet

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has been dumped from the federal cabinet.

Crime down by more than 10 per cent in Wellington

Overall crime has decreased in Wellington Shire a notable 10.3 per cent during the past year, according to the latest statistics.

Library begins new chapter

The staff at Sale Library are busy packing almost 5000 books, magazines and digital offerings for the daunting move to the new Port of Sale precinct in the New Year.

Grand name for Canal road

The road through the Port of Sale will be given a “grand” name.

MHR’s ‘wheels up’ plane landing scare

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester was involved in a “wheels up” landing at West Sale Airport last month.

Rosedale man to stand trial on murder charge

A Rosedale man facing a murder charge following the death of a man in February will stand trial, after pleading not guilty.

Car is impounded

An 18-year-old man has made Santa’s naughty list, after doing a burn-out in front of a marked police vehicle.

More beds for Fulham Correctional Centre?

Fulham Correctional Centre, which already houses 845 male prisoners, may expand even more following a state government announcement to fund 470 new beds across the state prison system.

Victoria bans puppy farming

Victoria has become the first state in Australia to ban puppy farming.

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