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Permanent fracking ban

The state government has announced a permanent ban on the exploration and development of all onshore unconventional gas in Victoria, including hydraulic fracturing and coal seam gas.

Fuelling the force

The redevelopment at RAAF Base East Sale is nearing completion, as four gigantic fuel tanks are installed.

Brand new life

The audience at a recent Adam Brand concert got more than they paid for when a local couple became engaged onstage.

Pampered pooches pageant

The All Breeds Championship Dog Show was held over the weekend, with competitors from all around the state flocking to Maffra Recreation Reserve to show off their pampered pooches.

Suspicious car fire

Police are investigating after a car was discovered on fire parked in Maffra on Friday morning.

Stolen ute

A white Toyota Hilux dual cab was stolen from Stephenson Park at about 6.30pm on Thursday.

Privacy assurances for Hazelwood study

Hazelwood Health Study research team has moved to reassure the community of the study's independence and privacy conditions as it this week targets another large area of Sale for participation in its adult survey.

Characters come to life

Gadalf the Grey, Toy Story's Woody, Doctor Who, and Little Bo Peep were all spotted in the Araluen Primary School vicinity last week.

Dairy giant’s profit prompts inquiry

Embattled milk processor Murray Goulburn will undergo a "forensic" inquiry, after it announced an after-tax profit of $40.6 million.

Specialist school sod turned

Construction has begun on the new $13.85 million Sale Specialist School, on the northern side of Sale.

Esso phasing in new choppers

Esso is replacing its fleet of six Sikorsky S76C helicopters with four, larger capacity Finmeccanica AW139 helicopters during the next year.

Cow returns butter lait than never

Cowwarr residents are cownting their blessings, after one of their famous metal cow sculptures was returned to the township.

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