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The flow-on effects of the New South Wales ban on greyhound racing could include participants moving to Victoria, placing pressure on an already heavily scrutinised industry.

Sale doctor Iain Nicolson was dubbed a Knight of Justice of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in a ceremony in Melborune last week.

Yarram Secondary School science teacher, Shellie Cashmore, a former marine scientist, undertook a clean-up and biodiscovery voyage to the Coral Sea.

Maffra police are investigating who dumped a load of silage at the doorstep of Newry's Farmers Arms Hotel.

MAFFRA Business and Tourism Association has been going from strength to strength since its re-launch in September last year.

Flooding across the shire has closed many roads during the past week with more wild weather on the way.

Flooding closes many local roads

Young cricketers from across the region picked up valuable skills as senior coaches from the Victorian Bushrangers came to Bundalaguah on Sunday and Monday.

Given the current dairy crisis, the day was an opportunity for farmers to forget about being farmers, and enjoy a laugh with some mates.

A former Gippsland Grammar student, Amy was a regular by the posts at lunch time, swapping T-bars for runners to kick the footy with the boys.

"I have counselled a few farmers over that time, but unfortunately, males in particular are a little bit more reluctant to access therapy, and farmers in general are a group of people who don't necessarily like to get involved with that sort of thing." - Psychologist Maria Parente.

Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation celebrated in Sale on Monday with a Welcome to Country ceremony.