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Teen is arrested over bomb hoax calls

A youth has been arrested in relation to a series of bomb hoaxes in three states.

Maffra survives MG cut

UPDATED: Murry Goulburn's Maffra factory will remain open after the dairy processor named three other facilities for closure.

Roads are ‘not underfunded’

Roads and Road Safety Minister Luke Donnellan has rejected claims that regional roads are seriously underfunded.

Woman recovering from burns

A 27-year-old woman has received burns to her body after lighting a burn-off in her backyard on Saturday.

$435m upgrade for Gippsland line — but who will be paying?

The state government’s announcement that money in Tuesday’s state budget will be allocated to upgrade Gippsland rail infrastructure, has been overshadowed by a squabble over who will pay for the works.

Boot attempt falls short

Hundreds flocked to Maffra Recreation Reserve on Sunday to be part of an attempt to beat the gumboot throwing record.

Student recovering after schoolyard accident

A local student who was placed into an induced coma following a school yard accident on Monday is reportedly in good spirits and recovering well.

Firearms stolen during Bairnsdale burglary

East Gippsland Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a burglary in Bairnsdale earlier this month.

Shakespeare festival is open

Stratford's Shakespeare on the River Festival was launched at the Courthouse Theatre at the weekend with song, theatre, and champagne.

Market St shed fire

A shed fire in Market St, Sale, took Country Fire Authority crews just 15 minutes to extinguish on Monday night.

North Sale growth leads to roundabout build

A new roundabout on the Princes Highway at the Cobains Rd intersection will improve road safety for the many home owners relocating to the north edge of Sale.

Road and rail wishlist

Reinstatement of country roads funding and the upgrade of the Stratford Rail Bridge are among the local expectations for next week’s state budget.

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