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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.

Alleged assault in Dargo

Briagolong police are appealing for witnesses after a 21-year-old Sale man was allegedly assaulted outside the Dargo River Inn.

Eight candidates for by-election

Eight candidates, including four independents, will contest the Gippsland South by-election.

O’Brien resigns to contest by-election

Nationals candidate Danny O'Brien has burnt his bridges by formally resigning from the Legislative Council to focus on winning the Gippsland South by-election.

Stevens St debate … to be continued

Despite opposition from the mayor, a panel of planning experts will be asked to look into an application to build homes along Stevens St, Sale.

Minister invited to visit the MID

Water Minister Lisa Neville has been invited to visit Gippsland to see first-hand the merits of modernising the Macalister Irrigation District.

Drugs, canisters tested

Police are awaiting results of forensic analysis after drums and canisters were found under a bridge in Briagolong.

Teen fined for mower ride

A local teenager has been issued with two infringement notices for allegedly riding a ride-on lawnmower on a roadway near Stratford.

CFA burglary charges

Heyfield police arrested a 44-year-old man on Tuesday in relation to four burglaries on CFA stations in the region.

Penalty notice after collision

Wellington Highway Patrol attended a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Boundary Creek and Seaspray Rds on Wednesday morning.

Warrants executed at Longford

Two people were arrested and almost 100 cannabis plants seized in Longford on Tuesday morning.

More St Pat’s assault allegations

Detectives have broadened their investigation into historical sexual assaults allegations at St Patrick’s College in Sale as further victims have come forward.

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Maffra Band Spring Concert at Maffra Memorial Hall

Spring into spring with Maffra Municipal Band’s gala concert on Sunday, August 31, from 2pm to 4.30pm at the Maffra Memorial Hall. Tickets are $10,...