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Jewellery stolen in Sale smash and grab

Police are seeking information about a smash and grab at a Sale jewellery store in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Covino grant suspended

The state government has frozen a $1.5 million grant awarded to Covino Farms in the wake of allegations of unsafe work practices and underpaying of foreign workers.

RAAF contract hopes

Hopes are high that the Australian Defence Force's new pilot training system will be coming to RAAF Base, East Sale.

Rape alleged at RAAF base

A jury will rule on allegations a serving member of the air force raped a then colleague in her room at RAAF Base, East Sale, 24 years ago.

MHR’s hopes for MID funding

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester says he is confident the Macalister Irrigation District Southern Tinamba Pipeline upgrade will be strongly considered for federal grant funding.

Covino defends employment restructure

Covino Farms has defended the new structure it set up to employ workers following revelations from the ABC's Four Corners program.

Council review SES funding

A state government MP has told Wellington Shire Council to reassess its priorities as it reviews funding to a state government body.

Drug positive driver

A local man who allegedly recorded a positive roadside oral fluid test will appear in court after refusing to take an official test.

More federal money for road duplication

The federal government will provide $20 million next financial year to continue duplication works on the Princes Highway between Sale and Traralgon.

We need MID money: MPs

The state government must commit funding for phase 1b of the Macalister Irrigation District upgrade to inject an additional $45 million into the local economy, Gippsland South MLA Danny O'Brien has told parliament.

Pacemaker pooch’s new ‘leash’ on life

Many pet owners tend to spoil their furry family members, but a local family have gone above and beyond to save the life of their beloved pet.

We’re not exploited, Covino workers say

The owners of Longford's Covino Farms have refuted any claims they exploited foreign workers, saying they were disappointed by their portrayal in a recent Four Corners investigation.

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