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Proposed buyback of lakes fishing licences

A voluntary buyback of commercial fishing licences on the Gippsland Lakes is not expected to adversely affect the industry locally, with sustainability levels in the lakes not a concern.

Duplication continues

The federal and state governments have committed a further $85 million to continue the Princes Highway duplication between Traralgon and Sale.

Fast food armed robbery

Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives have interviewed a man following an alleged armed robbery at a Morwell fast food restaurant on Wednesday night.

$70,000 back pay for locals

Local employees have been reimbursed more than $70,000 after recent inquiries by the Fair Work Ombudsman revealed they had been underpaid at work.

Firearms offences

Two men have been interviewed in relation to firearm and ammunition charges following a High Country police operation.

Cowwarr, Giffard West accidents

Police are investigating separate car accidents in Cowwarr and Giffard West.

Carolyn Crossley elected mayor

Carolyn Crossley has been elected mayor of Wellington Shire for the next 12 months.

‘Drag race’ information sought by police

Maffra police are appealing for witnesses after two cars were reportedly driving at high speeds on the Sale-Maffra Rd.

New cop shop on target — Ryan

Progress on Sale's $18.2 million 24-hour police station project is on time and on budget, Deputy Premier Peter Ryan declared when inspecting the site recently.

Police target off-roaders following collisions

Have fun and enjoy yourself, but don't put yourself or anyone else at risk.

Man flown to Melbourne after Stratford collision

A 23-year-old Gormandale man was flown to a Melbourne hospital following a single vehicle collision near Stratford.

Highway resealing work

The state government will spend $1.3 million to reseal damaged sections of the South Gippsland Highway.

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Uni spot already secured for Sophie

Ahead of the release of VCE/ATAR results for year 12s tomorrow, Gippsland Grammar student Sophie Bermingham has already secured her place at uni. Unlike many...