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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.

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.

Maffra man faces historic child sex allegations

An 86-year-old Maffra man will face Sale Magistrates' Court again later this year to answer charges of indecent assault allegedly committed against St Patrick's College students between 1979 and 1982.

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State government announces firefighting investments worth $365.6 million

The Victorian government this morning revealed that next month's next State Budget will deliver an expansion to CFA's rolling fleet replacement program, including upgrades...