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Chester stands on his record

ELECTION 2016: Incumbent Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has said he will be taking nothing for granted in the election campaign.

Dairy still a viable industry: Chester

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has expressed confidence in the long term viability of the industry.

Support for late term abortion bill

Thousands of Gippslanders have signed a petition supporting a move to prevent currently legal late-term abortions in Victoria.

Growing opium poppies in Gippsland

A handful of Gippsland farmers are testing the waters, growing opium poppies for the first time.

Climate change a priority: Greens

ELECTION 2016: Greens candidate for Gippsland Ian Onley has declared he is standing, now that the long-anticipated election has been called, saying the Greens were ready to have their voices heard.

Muir on the campaign trail

ELECTION 2016: Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party senator for Victoria, Ricky Muir, has begun his campaign for re-election.

Walk to school this Friday

Wellington Shire Council is encouraging parents and carers across Wellington to use safe, active travel when taking their children to school this Friday.

Stretton Park plan unveiled

Stretton Park Aged Care in Maffra last week revealed a comprehensive master plan to update its facilities.

Police seeking booze duo

Police are seeking public information in relation to alleged thefts from two alcohol stores in Sale.

Man wanted on warrants

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Andrew Christopher Kerton.

Lane needs a name

Small business owners are proposing naming a laneway in Sale.

Bristow’s brilliant book

Former local Timothy Bristow has published his first children's book, Billy the Brilliant.

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