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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.

Retro Rosedale

Rosedale looked like a scene straight out of the 1950s on Sunday as swing dancers and vintage cars descended on the town.

Stand with us

DAIRY CRISIS: Murray Goulburn suppliers rallied in Maffra on Monday calling on fellow dairy farmers to support the embattled co-operative, stating they encourage unity and stability through difficult times.

Eight weeks for Tiger

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Emotional support for farmers

After meeting with dairy representatives last week, Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has proposed a public forum on Thursday for farming families.

Man fined over Glenmaggie rubbish dumping

A Heyfield man has been fined for dumping rubbish in the Glenmaggie Nature Conservation Reserve, between Heyfield and Seaton, earlier this month.

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