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Maffra man faces historic child sex allegations

An 86-year-old Maffra man will face Sale Magistrates' Court again later this year to answer charges of indecent assault allegedly committed against St Patrick's College students between 1979 and 1982.

Five times over the BAC limit

A Maffra woman had her licence suspended after she returned an alleged blood alcohol concentration of 0.261 on Wednesday afternoon.

Another MG resignation

Murray Goulburn has lost its third board member in as many weeks, and there are reports it is under investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Federation Training snubs Wellington Shire

Six months after a requesting information from Federation Training, Wellington Shire Council is still awaiting a response.

Dairy farmers need to look at options

Nationals MPs have spoken in support of dairy farmers affected by falling milk prices.

Centenary rally

About 70 people in veteran, vintage and classic cars departed the Maffra Motor Museum grounds in brilliant sunshine on Saturday morning for the Yarram to Sale Motor Service Centenary Rally.

Chinese buy into Burra Foods

One of China’s leading dairy companies buys into Burra Foods.

Fonterra drops farmgate price

Fonterra Australia has revised its farmgate milk price, following a similar move by Murray Goulburn.

Caravan park evictions

Wellington Shire Council has issued eviction notices to six residents living in the Maffra Holiday Park, and there are plans to redevelop the park into a more RV-friendly facility.

Labor’s candidate forced to withdraw

Labor candidate for Gippsland, Carolyne Boothman, has withdrawn from the election race on the very first day of the campaign.

Base open day

A huge crowd turned out at the RAAF Base, East Sale's community open day on Sunday.

Heroin and ice seized

Two Sale men were arrested after policereportedly found a quantity of heroin and crystal methamphetamine.

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