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O’Brien resigns to contest by-election

Nationals candidate Danny O'Brien has burnt his bridges by formally resigning from the Legislative Council to focus on winning the Gippsland South by-election.

Stevens St debate … to be continued

Despite opposition from the mayor, a panel of planning experts will be asked to look into an application to build homes along Stevens St, Sale.

Minister invited to visit the MID

Water Minister Lisa Neville has been invited to visit Gippsland to see first-hand the merits of modernising the Macalister Irrigation District.

Warrants executed at Longford

Two people were arrested and almost 100 cannabis plants seized in Longford on Tuesday morning.

More St Pat’s assault allegations

Detectives have broadened their investigation into historical sexual assaults allegations at St Patrick’s College in Sale as further victims have come forward.

Conservative contest

The Gippsland South by-election has become a contest between Coalition partners, the Nationals and Liberals following confirmation Labor won't field a candidate.

New bishop arrives at a difficult time

Gippsland's new Catholic bishop will assume his role at what is a tough time for the church in the region.

Fair Work stops industrial action

The Fair Work Commission has issued an order to prevent Australian Workers' Union members from taking industrial action at Esso Australia sites, including overtime bans at Esso Australia plants in Longford and at Long Island Point.

Libs say they can provide strong voice for Gippsland South

Scott Rossetti is taking leave as a Wellington Shire councillor to contest the Gippsland South by-election because he believes he can provide a clear voice to advocate for the region in state parliament.

St Pat’s allegations arrest

Sano Taskforce detectives arrested an 87-year-old Sale man on Thursday following an investigation into historical sexual assault allegations at St Patrick’s College in Sale.

Press Council Adjudication

The Press Council has concluded that its Standards of Practice were breached by aspects of an article about funding for Victorian hospitals.

Three times legal limit

A 60-year-old Glenmaggie woman had her licence immediately suspended for 12 months after recording a breath test reading more than three times the legal limit.

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