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Quad bike farm fatality

A 59-year-old woman has died after she was involved in a quad bike accident on her property in the hills above Devon North on Saturday.

Council delays decision on Stevens St

UPDATED: More than 100 submissions have been made against a proposed residential development in Sale.

Rental market stress

Increased numbers of tradesmen and contractors at East Sale RAAF Base and at Longford's Esso gas plant have been contributing factors in the shortage of rental properties in the local market, according to local agents.

Drug test failure

A male driver returned a positive roadside oral fluid test after being intercepted by police on Myrtlebank Rd last Monday.

Lego stolen from toy shop

Police need help to identify two men and a woman who were allegedly involved in the theft of Lego from Toyworld on Saturday.

Anglican Bishop elected

For the first time, a woman has been elected as the Anglican Bishop of Gippsland.

Post-mortem after dolphin death

A Risso's Dolphin stranded at Golden Beach which later died is the subject of a post-mortem examination to determine why.

Cattle out of Alpine National Park — mountain cattlemen angered

The state government has announced cattle will be removed from the Alpine National Park.

Truck stuck under bridge

Train services were disrupted and road traffic diverted on Tuesday when a truck became wedged under the rail bridge on the Stratford-Maffra Rd.

Drivers urged to take care

An 18-year-old probationary driver was issued with an infringement notice by police after being involved in a single vehicle collision on Wednesday night.

Plea for firearm burglary information

East Gippsland Crime Investigation Unit Detectives continue to investigate a series of firearm burglaries.

Ratepayers could foot flood compensation bill

Objectors to a proposed subdivision of land on Sale's Stevens St are concerned ratepayers could be left to foot the bill if there is a repeat of the 2007 floods.

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Maffra Senior Concert Band performing this weekend

The Maffra Senior Concert Band will perform this Saturday from 2pm at the Maffra Memorial Hall. Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful classical music from the...