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V/Line blames speed restrictions for poor punctuality

V/Line has blamed the forced implementation of speed restrictions for a poor punctuality performance along the Gippsland and Bairnsdale lines so far in 2015.

O’Brien twice a maiden

While he may not win every battle, Danny O'Brien has pledged to "have a go" for the people of Gippsland South.

3.5% rate rise for Wellington

Wellington Shire Council has proposed a 3.5 per cent rate rise for its 2015-16 budget.

Police seek Adam Tracey

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Adam Tracey.

Three car pile-up at Longford

Police are investigating a three car pile-up on the Seaspray Rd at Longford Wednesday morning.

Muir’s timbre helping timber industry

Senator Ricky Muir returned to his former workplace, Australian Sustainable Hardwoods at Heyfield on Monday.

Feathers flying over 800,000 bird farm

An 800,000 bird broiler farm proposed on Wellington Shire's border with the Latrobe City municipality has residents caught in the middle, with claims that lack of communication between the two municipalities is causing angst.

$3m cannabis haul near Briag

More than 500 mature cannabis plants have been discovered on a Briagolong property.

No plans to seal Carrs Creek Rd

Despite residents’ safety concerns, Wellington Shire Council has no plans to seal Carrs Creek Rd, Longford.

Burglary and theft of vehicle in Heyfield

Heyfield police are investigating a burglary at Thompson Valley Motors.

Water boarding — govt acts

The boards of water corporations across the state including Gippsland Water and Southern Rural Water will receive a massive clean out from September.

Easter motorists are mostly well behaved

Wellington Highway Patrol units were generally pleased with the behaviour of motorists in the Wellington police service area during the Easter long weekend.

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Briag gallery showcases blind artist

THE Briagolong Art Gallery's newest exhibition, by painter Jeff McNeill, will open this Saturday. McNeil is a totally blind artist who creates works using a...