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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.

Melbourne bursting? Grow the regions

COMMENT: A city-centric mentality is not conducive to thinking outside the (city) square, for surely the solution to the burgeoning Melbourne population lies not within Melbourne, but the regions.

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.

Bristow’s brilliant book

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

Contractors sought

Wellington Shire Council is inviting local businesses, contractors and suppliers keen to work on the redevelopment of the Port of Sale former civic centre to register their interest.

Lane needs a name

Small business owners are proposing naming a laneway in Sale.

Plane speaking at RAAF camp

Wanting to get a taste of Air Force life, Jessica Thompson of Sale was given the opportunity to find out how to make her dreams a reality at a girls' flight camp, held at RAAF Base East Sale.

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East Gippsland police happy with Operation Nexus results

POLICE in the Wellington and East Gippsland shires were happy with the overall behaviour of local road users during the state-wide, five-day Operation Nexus,...