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Minister indicates Fulham corrections centre growth

Fulham Correctional Centre has further plans to expand its operations in its budget, according to Corrections Minister Wade Noonan.

‘All clear’ for Dargo fire

Fire activity has subsided 28 kilometre north-west of Dargo.

Remanded in custody

A 19-year-old Sale man appeared at Sale Magistrates' Court on Wednesday for multiple offences including affray.

Free green waste call

Wellington Shire Council has rejected a suggestion by a local woman that it implement free green waste disposal year-round.

Medicare rebate change postponement welcomed

The federal government’s controversial changes to rebates for general practitioners did not go ahead on Monday.

Fed Training rescue funds

Federation Training's chief executive has welcomed the opportunity for the TAFE institute to share in $20 million of emergency funding from the state government.

Trail bike rider injured

A 24-year-old man was taken to Latrobe Regional Hospital on Sunday following an off-road motorcycle accident west of Yarram.

Visitor numbers strong

The Ninety Mile Beach and High Country have been popular places to visit this summer, according to tourism body Destination Gippsland.

Yarram siege

A 40-year-old Yarram man has been remanded following a siege in Maxwell Court, Yarram on Monday morning.

A 12 week duck season announced

There will be a full length Victorian duck season of 12 weeks this year, with daily bag limits imposed.

Pain for patients avoided

The federal government has scrapped its plans to next week cut the Medicare rebate by $20 for short visits to the doctor.

Fed Training to stay at Fulham

Federation Training will provide vocational education in Sale for the long term, according to head of its Sale and Traralgon campuses.

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