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Saleyards upgrade contract awarded

The $3.3 million upgrade of the Sale Livestock Exchange is a great example of Wellington Shire Council working together with project stakeholders, according to a councillor.

Fatal crash at Orbost

Police are investigating what led to the fatal collision in Orbost on Monday morning.

Proposed buyback of lakes fishing licences

A voluntary buyback of commercial fishing licences on the Gippsland Lakes is not expected to adversely affect the industry locally, with sustainability levels in the lakes not a concern.

Greens name Gippsland South candidate

The Greens have announced Ian Onley as their candidate for Gippsland South.

Hydroponic drug house in Yarram

Detectives have arrested two people after allegedly discovering 293 cannabis plants at a house in Yarram on Friday morning.

Duplication continues

The federal and state governments have committed a further $85 million to continue the Princes Highway duplication between Traralgon and Sale.

$70,000 back pay for locals

Local employees have been reimbursed more than $70,000 after recent inquiries by the Fair Work Ombudsman revealed they had been underpaid at work.

Firearms offences

Two men have been interviewed in relation to firearm and ammunition charges following a High Country police operation.

Cowwarr, Giffard West accidents

Police are investigating separate car accidents in Cowwarr and Giffard West.

Fast food armed robbery

Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives have interviewed a man following an alleged armed robbery at a Morwell fast food restaurant on Wednesday night.

Carolyn Crossley elected mayor

Carolyn Crossley has been elected mayor of Wellington Shire for the next 12 months.

‘Drag race’ information sought by police

Maffra police are appealing for witnesses after two cars were reportedly driving at high speeds on the Sale-Maffra Rd.

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