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No pie in the sky offer for Patties

The board of Patties Foods recommends a private equity takeover.

The Guardian is here

Wellington Highway Patrol has taken short term ownership of the safest car in the Victoria Police fleet, 'The Guardian'.

Campaign fires up

ELECTION 2016: Morwell accountant Shashi Bhatti has been endorsed as the Labor candidate for Gippsland for the July 2 federal election.

Mineral sand mine proposed

Community feedback is being sought on a proposed sand mine near Glenaladale that could result in significant numbers of heavy trucks transporting mineral sands through Stratford, Sale and Yarram to Port Anthony near Barry Beach.

Renewable energy platform

ELECTION 2016: Renewable energy proponent Peter Gardner will contest the seat of Gippsland in the coming federal election.

No space for animals

The Fauna Park enclosure, on the south-eastern end of the Sale Botanic Gardens, will be redeveloped, with a plan to modernise the site and install new attractions.

Comedy of errors delivers

Maffra Dramatic Society will be staging Cash on Delivery, a comedy of errors written by Michael Cooney, from Friday.

Yarram doctor shortage

Yarram District Health Service will welcome a new doctor in the coming weeks, but difficulties in attracting and retaining doctors remain.

Top Paddock opened

Friday night was the official launch of Maffra Community Sports Club's renovation in the new upstairs dining and function rooms.

Roundabout remedy promised

Rosedale's notorious roundabout will be upgraded to allow heavy vehicles to safely negotiate after Gippsland MHR and Infrastructure Minister Darren Chester announced $1.05 million in funding for the project.

Dairy help forum

Dairy farmers attended a forum in Maffra on Thursday to discuss the government's assistance package and other concerns with Gippsland MHR Darren Chester.

Winter woolies wanted

Just one warm jumper could make the world of difference to someone living on the streets.

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