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Gippsland Lakes algal monitoring increased

Levels of the potentially toxic Pseudo-nitzschia diatom algal species have increased again in the Gippsland Lakes, but are below recreational health danger levels.

Treated wastewater spills near Rosedale

The Environment Protection Authority has launched an investigation into a significant spill of treated wastewater near Rosedale on Friday.

Muir: Senate reforms are being ‘rushed’

As the federal government prepares for the coming election, senate electoral reforms are allegedly being rushed in order to remove the influence of microparties in the crossbench.

Tree poisoning and vandalism

An increase in tree poisonings and vandalism in Sale and Maffra has cost ratepayers thousands of dollars in the past two years.

Heyfield road signs damaged

Heyfield police are investigating substantial damaged caused to road signs around Heyfield, Tinamba, Glenmaggie and Dawson last month.

Bruce Cox loses MND battle

Local identity Bruce Cox’s battle with Motor Neurone Disease ended last week.

Peter Rowan at Valencia Hall

Legendary Grammy award winner Peter Rowan, the voice of bluegrass, at Valencia Hall on March 23

Former plants manager dies at 53

The onshore and offshore Esso communities have been rocked by news of the death of former Longford plants manager Monte Olson just months after his departure from Australia.

Stubbs secures portrait sitting with MP

Local portrait painter Dawn Stubbs has secured a portrait sitting with maverick politician Bob Katter.

Celebrating original creative material

Celebrating original material is what Singer Songwriters Storytellers Stratford is all about.

Imitation gun brandished outside hotel

A 56-year-old man has been charged following an incident outside the Rosedale Tavern on Sunday night.

Long weekend police operation

Wellington Highway Patrol will conduct Operation Arid during the Labour Day long weekend, focusing on speed, fatigue and driver distraction.

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