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Emotional support for farmers

After meeting with dairy representatives last week, Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has proposed a public forum on Thursday for farming families.

Man fined over Glenmaggie rubbish dumping

A Heyfield man has been fined for dumping rubbish in the Glenmaggie Nature Conservation Reserve, between Heyfield and Seaton, earlier this month.

‘Cracks’ ground the Roulettes

RAAF Roulette displays have been cancelled following the discovery of cracks in an Air Force PC-9/A aircraft.

Late abortion a medical issue

The Infant Viability Bill is set to be debated in the Victorian Legislative Council on Wednesday.

Firearm offence

Parks Victoria has successfully prosecuted a Traralgon man in the Sale Magistrate’s Court for an incident of possessing a firearm without authority in the Alpine National Park, earlier this month.

Police: take care on bus routes

Heyfield police are urging drivers to be extra vigilant when driving along school bus routes in the local area.

Greens candidate calls for milk pricing inquiry

Greens candidate for Gippsland Ian Onley has supported the idea of an inquiry into giving all dairy farmers a share in the domestic fresh milk market.

Council pushes ahead with caravan park plan

With a suitable lessee for Maffra Caravan Park unable to be found, Wellington Shire Council felt it had little choice but to transform it into a short stay facility.

Tree-mendous opportunity

During a visit to Heyfield, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce announced $520,000 research and development grant for farm forestry.

Udderly confronting situation

Dairy processor Fonterra will lift the prices it pays hundreds of farmers for their milk, after an outcry over the sudden drop in payments it announced earlier this month.

Council seeks feedback

Wellington Shire Council is seeking public feedback on its draft Economic Development Strategy 2016-22.

Police seek info on bike thefts

Sale police are seeking public assistance to help find a Mongoose brand bicycle which was reportedly stolen on April 15.

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