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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.

New skate part complete

The $530,000 refurbishment of the Sale Skate Park is complete.

Woman dies in Bruthen crash

A woman has died following a head-on collision in Bruthen on Wednesday.

Witnesses sought to Gormandale fatal

Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal car accident in Gormandale earlier this month.

Seven new paramedics start work in Sale

Seven new full-time paramedics and a new ambulance are now working in Sale.

CHH mill closure — Yarram ‘safe’

The future of the 160 workers has been thrown in doubt with New Zealand-based Carter Holt Harvey announcing its Morwell sawmill will close as soon as August.

New video link to kids’ surgeons

Central Gippsland Health Service will be among hospitals participating in a new direct video link to improve paediatric care.

Stratford mural gets a tsjuz

The shop window mural on Stratford's Hobson St has been refreshed, with original painter Steven Mitchell back in town.

Catholic schools hope to maintain funding

The director of education for the Catholic Diocese of Sale said she was optimistic funding for the Catholic school sector would be maintained into the future, after initial fears that a "concerning" new funding model would lead to cuts.

Contractor wants to reduce offshore wages

A proposed enterprise agreement for maintenance crews on Esso oil and gas platforms show a possible 10 per cent cut to wages.

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