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TAFE ‘committed’ to area

Federation Training has declared it remains committed to Wellington Shire, despite a dramatic drop in student numbers.

Bringing the Bard to Briag

Sale's Deirdre Marshall is one of many entrants who will showcase their short films at this weekend’s Briagolong Film Festival.

Mystery of Maffra’s perishing parrots

Forensic testing is underway to determine the cause of bird illness and deaths in the Maffra area.

Gas moratorium continues

A moratorium on onshore gas exploration in Victoria will continue.

Water studies promised

ELECTION 2016: The Liberal-National Coalition has announced funding for irrigation feasibility studies.

Hazelwood study uses Sale

Sale residents are being asked to contribute to the large-scale Hazelwood Health Study by participating in a survey about the long-term health effects of the Hazelwood Mine Fire.

Heath is Family First candidate

ELECTION 2016: Local church pastor and school chaplain Brian Heath has announced he will run as Family First's candidate for Gippsland for the July 2 federal election.

Cannabis conviction avoided

A Stradbroke woman avoided a conviction after pleading guilty to cultivation of cannabis for medicinal purposes.

Eagle Point drowning

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in Eagle Point, south of Bairnsdale, on Wednesday afternoon.

Driver charged after police avoid being hit

A man has been charged following an incident in Moe, which almost ended up with police being hit by a car.

Suspicious fire in Moe

Police are appealing for witnesses to a suspicious fire lit at a house in Moe last month.

Inside the Top Paddock

Maffra Community Sports Club has officially opened the doors to the town's newest fine dining restaurant, "Top Paddock".

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Maffra Band Spring Concert at Maffra Memorial Hall

Spring into spring with Maffra Municipal Band’s gala concert on Sunday, August 31, from 2pm to 4.30pm at the Maffra Memorial Hall. Tickets are $10,...