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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.

School’s business manager faces IBAC probe

Sale College's business manager fronted an Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission inquiry into alleged corruption within the Department of Education and Training on Friday, the first member of the college to do so.

New business and tourism alliance

Maffra traders have reunited five years after the cessation of the former Maffra Chamber of Commerce and will relaunch a tourism and business association.

Beach class action

A battle over land along the Ninety Mile beach looks set to heat up, with owners promising to take the state government to court in their quest for adequate compensation.

MG focusing on Asia

Murray Goulburn supplier-shareholders have voted strongly in favour of the dairy co-operative's proposed capital structure.

Police seek duo over Bairnsdale robberies

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Russell Hood and Trista Harrison.

Locals’ quake ordeal

A Sale couple who were in Nepal when the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on April 25 are urging locals to dig deep in their pockets to help.

Vote passes to evict cattle from Alpine National Park

The bill to ban cattle from the Alpine National Park has narrowly passed the upper house of state parliament.

Hopes for new Sale ambulance station

STATE BUDGET: Hopes that Sale ambulance station will be upgraded have been ignited following the state budget which was handed down on Tuesday.

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Irrigation incentives turn ideas into action for farmers

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