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Police station sale cleared by Planning Minister

Rezoning of the site of the former Sale police station has been given government approval, paving the way for it to be sold.

Gormandale’s 16-year-land zoning error corrected

Wellington Shire Council has moved to correct a planning anomaly, which has resulted in land in Gormandale incorrectly zoned for 16 years.

Pub’s no ‘safer place’ for Dargo residents

The Dargo community will not have a Neighbourhood Safer Place to gather as a place of last resort during a bushfire.

Massive pipeline build begins

Construction has begun on a $400 million pipeline to carry crude oil and condensate from Longford's Esso plants to its Long Island Point facilities.

Duplication funding call repeated

Gippsland South MLA Danny O'Brien has again raised in Parliament the need for state government funding to complete the duplication of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale.

Motorist failed to stop after collision

Maffra police attended a collision involving two vehicles last Thursday night.

Postal delivery delay

Letters and mail are taking longer to reach people, according to residents.

Esso chief hopes for EBA resolution

The new manager of the Esso Longford Plants is confident of resolving the long-running negotiations for an enterprise bargaining agreement.

Former local is Esso’s new Longford Plants manager

New Esso Longford Plants manager David Anderson believed major investments signified a long-term vision for the company locally.

Fire at Bundalaguah Hall

Maffra police are urging people to be vigilant about fire safety after a fire started outside the Bundalaguah Hall on Sunday afternoon.

Car impounded for speeding

A 19-year-old Eagle Point man had his car impounded after he was allegedly caught driving at high speed at Stratford on Friday night.

Unrestrained and distracted

Police issued more than 16 infringement notices during the past four weeks as part of Operation Overwatch.

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