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Developing bio-manufacturing in Gippsland

Australian Paper, working with the CSIRO, a European technology leader and Federation University, is forging ahead with plans to create a bio-manufacturing hub in the Latrobe Valley that could generate several thousand jobs.

Minister visits Fulham TAFE

State Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney recently visited the Federation Training Fulham campus and met with Wellington Shire Council to discuss the provision of TAFE locally.

Tour de Cure riders enjoying the challenge

The Tour de Cure bike ride hit Sale on Saturday afternoon, with all of the 150-plus riders enjoying a chance to cool down after a challenging ride from Lakes Entrance.

Maffra water storage secured

Specialist divers have completed a patch repair on the liner of the water storage tank at Maffra.

New $4m healthcare centre for Yarram

UPDATED: Yarram and District Health Service will receive $4 million from the state government to build an integrated healthcare centre.

Council to sell land for new pump station

Wellington Shire Council will sell a piece of land in Sale to Gippsland Water.

Relay raises $72,000 to fight cancer

A massive $72,000 has been raised for the Cancer Council following last weekend's Wellington Relay for Life.

Deputy PM steps in

The federal government wants more areas opened to logging and a review of the Leadbeater's possum threatened species status, as it puts pressure on the state government to save thousands of timber industry jobs.

Dargo fires contained

The two fires in the Dargo area were declared "contained" on Friday afternoon.

Council flushes port toilet petition hopes

Public access to a toilet at Stockyard Point, Port Albert, could be restored.

When a special benefit becomes a burden

An objection over the meaning of "special benefit" has not stopped Wellington Shire Council from declaring a special charge scheme for a Sale street.

Conviction over steroid use

A Sale business proprietor was convicted and fined at Sale Magistrate's Court after pleading guilty to possessing steroids.

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