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MHR’s hopes for MID funding

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester says he is confident the Macalister Irrigation District Southern Tinamba Pipeline upgrade will be strongly considered for federal grant funding.

Covino defends employment restructure

Covino Farms has defended the new structure it set up to employ workers following revelations from the ABC's Four Corners program.

Council review SES funding

A state government MP has told Wellington Shire Council to reassess its priorities as it reviews funding to a state government body.

We need MID money: MPs

The state government must commit funding for phase 1b of the Macalister Irrigation District upgrade to inject an additional $45 million into the local economy, Gippsland South MLA Danny O'Brien has told parliament.

Pacemaker pooch’s new ‘leash’ on life

Many pet owners tend to spoil their furry family members, but a local family have gone above and beyond to save the life of their beloved pet.

Drug positive driver

A local man who allegedly recorded a positive roadside oral fluid test will appear in court after refusing to take an official test.

More federal money for road duplication

The federal government will provide $20 million next financial year to continue duplication works on the Princes Highway between Sale and Traralgon.

We’re not exploited, Covino workers say

The owners of Longford's Covino Farms have refuted any claims they exploited foreign workers, saying they were disappointed by their portrayal in a recent Four Corners investigation.

New business and tourism alliance

Maffra traders have reunited five years after the cessation of the former Maffra Chamber of Commerce and will relaunch a tourism and business association.

Beach class action

A battle over land along the Ninety Mile beach looks set to heat up, with owners promising to take the state government to court in their quest for adequate compensation.

MG focusing on Asia

Murray Goulburn supplier-shareholders have voted strongly in favour of the dairy co-operative's proposed capital structure.

School’s business manager faces IBAC probe

Sale College's business manager fronted an Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission inquiry into alleged corruption within the Department of Education and Training on Friday, the first member of the college to do so.

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