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V/Line collision sparks investigation, reviews

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a report into an incident on a Bairnsdale-bound V/Line train in February where a train hit track work equipment.

Drink driver’s car impounded

A 41-year-old woman had her car impounded and licence immediately suspended after she was caught drink driving in Sale on Friday night.

Stole cash then assaulted police

A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with theft and assaulting a police officer on Sunday.

Spontaneous combustion leads to fire in Rosedale

A pile of grass clipping spontaneously combusted in a paddock on the Rosedale-Longford Rd on Sunday afternoon.

Gas report split on moratorium

A parliamentary report into onshore unconventional gas exploration and production only highlights division on the issue.

Mine fire ‘likely caused deaths’

The Hazelwood mine fire likely contributed to an increase in deaths, the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry board has found.

Uncertainty remains for onshore gas

Uncertainty remains over the future of onshore unconventional gas production in Victoria.

House searched in murder case

Missing Person Squad detectives executed a warrant at a property in Prince St, Moe, on Thursday morning as the investigation into the death of Albert Pisani continued.

New archival centre

There are definite advantages to the Gippsland studies collection being moved, and the changes are temporary, according to Federation University.

Longford-Loch Sport Rd dumped rubbish creates tourism eyesore

Hard waste being dumped on a roadside in Longford has been described as "an eyesore for the tourist season" and "dangerous".

Federation University closes Gippsland Studies Centre

The Centre for Gippsland Studies at Churchill, which has operated for 30 years, has lost its funding from Federation University for next year - a decision that has been condemned by Gippsland historical societies.

Shire bimonthly meetings stay

Wellington Shire Council will continue having two meetings each month, after a motion to reduce it to one was defeated.

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