Council to claim coastal properties
Another step has been taken towards resolving the long-running issue of inappropriate subdivisions along the Ninety Mile Beach.
Birthday surprise for Sale man
A Sale man was arrested while celebrating his birthday after police allegedly found him in possession of counterfeit money on Monday night.
Nationals harvesting anti-gas vote
BY-ELECTION: The National Party could reap the benefit of wanting to give farmers the right to veto prospecting for unconventional gas.
Muir’s maiden speech
More than eight months after being sworn in as a Senator, Ricky Muir last week delivered his maiden speech in parliament.
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.
Meester returns as an independent
After contesting last year’s election for Country Alliance, Deb Meester will be entering the Gippsland South by-election as an independent candidate.
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.
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