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Subsidence planning call

Political pressure group Gippsland 2020 is calling on the state government to formalise a subsidence disaster and economic protection plan for Gippsland before the state election.

Petitioners’ privacy protected

Disclosure of names and addresses of people who sign petitions to Wellington Shire Council will remain at the discretion of the chief executive.

Drugged drivers nabbed

Four drivers have tested positive to methamphetamines and cannabis during a police operation in the past week.

Saleyards design is unveiled

With designs finalised for the $3.3 million redevelopment of the Sale Livestock Exchange, Wellington Shire Council is currently seeking tenders for contractors to begin the works.

Assault charges

Police used capsicum spray to subdue an intoxicated 18-year-old Sale man after he allegedly threatened police and kicked a police vehicle on Friday night.

Ride honours police killed on duty

The fifth annual Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance travelled through Sale on Friday in memory of police officers who have died during active duty.

Fog a factor in crash

Police are urging drivers to be cautious when driving in fog after a 40-year-old Toongabbie woman rolled her car in Winnindoo early Sunday morning.

Back at the mill

Employees at the ASH timber mill in Heyfield and Maryvale pulp and paper mill have welcomed Senator Ricky Muir’s commitment to help save pulp and paper jobs during his visit to their workplaces.

Damage at Stratford schools

Police are investigating damage to electrical equipment at Stratford's two schools.

Man dies after Maffra bike fall

A 79-year-old Briagolong man has died after falling off his bicycle along Nordens Lane, Maffra last week.

Armed robbery and police pursuit

Police have charged a woman following an alleged armed robbery and theft of a vehicle at a supermarket car park in Traralgon Wednesday morning.

Smash, grab in Wellington

Wellington Shire has recorded the highest insurance bill for malicious damage to vehicles in Gippsland.

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National bronze for Maffra’s Tara Lambert

Tara Lambert from Maffra has returned from the school holidays with a bronze medal from the national hockey championships held in Adelaide. The Gippsland Grammar...