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Port algae warning

A blue-green algae bloom at the Port of Sale prompted Wellington Shire Council to issue a warning.

Drivers nabbed

Police have been disappointed by the behaviour of some drivers around Maffra and Stratford.

O’Brien selected as Nationals’ candidate

Eastern Victoria MLC Danny O'Brien is the first confirmed candidate for the vacant Legislative Assembly Gippsland South seat.

Chester says Dan’s the man

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has thrown his support behind Danny O'Brien to be the Nationals candidate for the Gippsland South by-election.

$10m rail upgrade begins soon

A $10.5 million upgrade blitz of the Gippsland rail line will be carried out in just over two weeks, beginning next month.

Longford siege

A 10-hour siege in Longford which ended in the early hours of Wednesday morning resulted in a 33-year-old Longford man being taken to hospital for assessment.

Minister promises specialist school visit

Education Minister James Merlino has committed to visiting Sale Specialist School to discuss funding for its new facility.

Have your say on council charges

Members of the community have a chance to have their say how Wellington Shire Council collects its revenue.

Council looks at rates

Wellington Shire Council will continue using its current method for setting rates for properties, if it adopts its draft rating strategy.

ABC ‘doesn’t understand Gippsland’

A Wellington Shire councillor accused ABC managing director Mark Scott of lacking an understanding of Gippsland.

Charges over alleged assaults

Two people are have been charged following an alleged assault and affray in Maffra on Saturday.

Police searching for BASE jumpers

Yarram police are appealing for information after eight people reportedly BASE jumped from the Omega Tower near Woodside Sunday morning.

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