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Hikers found safe and well

Three hikers who failed to return from a day hike to Mount Tamboritha on Saturday have been found.

Dan’s the man: Walsh

BY-ELECTION: Danny O'Brien will be a "local champion" for Gippsland South, according to state Nationals leader Peter Walsh.

Wurruk man allegedly three times the limit

A 31-year-old Wurruk man is facing a swag of charges following a random police intercept where he allegedly blew more than three times the legal alcohol limit.

Greens assume nothing

BY-ELECTION: Greens candidate Andrea Millsom is not assuming traditional Labor voters will move their support behind her at the Gippsland South by-election.

By-election dirty tricks claims

BY-ELECTION: The Liberal Party has claimed a "dirty tricks" campaign is behind the removal of Gippsland South by-election campaign signs for its candidate Scott Rossetti.

Proposed puppy breeding legislation will cost jobs

A state government proposal to introduce stringent controls over the sale of puppies will cost local jobs and won't rectify the issue of rogue puppy farms, according to animal welfare groups and ethical dog breeders.

Nationals propose farmer veto on CSG

The Nationals have taken a step towards attracting the vote of residents concerned about the affect of unconventional gas operations on farmland.

Guy launches Rossetti’s campaign

Liberal Party leader Matthew Guy was in Sale on Sunday to launch Liberal candidate Scott Rossetti's campaign for the Gippsland South by-election.

Candidate runs to ‘expose corruption’

Gerard Donohue has entered the Gippsland South by-election to "expose corruption" in the judicial and political systems.

Independent frustrated with party system

Frustrated by the party system, Viv Pepper will contest the Gippsland South by-election as an independent candidate.

Chance to change direction: Lib Dems

The people of Gippsland South have an opportunity to choose a new direction for the electorate, according to Liberal Democratic Party candidate Jim McDonald.

Sanders critical of Ryan departure

Former Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan should have served a full term in parliament before retiring from politics, according to independent candidate Warren Sanders.

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