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Assistance packages pledged

DAIRY CRISIS: Federal and state governments have announced major assistance packages for embattled dairy farmers with bi-partisan support being pledged by the federal opposition.

‘Miracle’ escape from crash

Police said it was a miracle no one died in a single vehicle accident in Gormandale on Monday morning.

Federal pledges to fast track MID money

The federal Coalition has confirmed it will give $20 million in funding to upgrade the Macalister Irrigation District if it is re-elected, saying it will fast-track money in response to the dairy crisis.

Eight weeks for Tiger

A Wy Yung player has been suspended for eight weeks for striking a Boisdale-Briagolong opponent.

Sindt standing

ELECTION 2016: Controversial Latrobe City councillor Christine Sindt has declared her intention to stand as an independent candidate for the seat of Gippsland in the July 2 federal election.

Bass playing in lake

There was something fishy going on at Lake Guthridge in Sale last Thursday afternoon.

Chester’s office picketed over donations

Latrobe Valley environmental activists have called on Gippsland MHR Darren Chester to support a nation-wide push to ban political donations from mining companies.

Match abandoned after Bomber was struck

A Wy Yung player will face the East Gippsland football tribunal on Tuesday night over an incident which led to the match against Boisdale-Briagolong being abandoned.

Late abortion a medical issue

The Infant Viability Bill is set to be debated in the Victorian Legislative Council on Wednesday.

Firearm offence

Parks Victoria has successfully prosecuted a Traralgon man in the Sale Magistrate’s Court for an incident of possessing a firearm without authority in the Alpine National Park, earlier this month.

Rally held for abortion bill

Gippslanders joined with hundreds of Victorians on the steps of Parliament House on Saturday in a peaceful rally to support the Infant Viability Bill.

P-plater over the limit

Wellington Highway Patrol nabbed a probationary driver over the limit and speeding in Stratford on Saturday night.

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