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Quad bike farm fatality

A 59-year-old woman has died after she was involved in a quad bike accident on her property in the hills above Devon North on Saturday.

Church theft

Maffra police are investigating a theft from the Anglican Church in Maffra.

Increase in drugged driver numbers

Wellington Highway Patrol has reported a dramatic increase in drugged drivers during the past two weeks.

Shooters blast Liberals from the upper house

The Shooters and Fishers Party has claimed one of five Legislative Council seats for the Eastern Victoria region.

Council delays decision on Stevens St

UPDATED: More than 100 submissions have been made against a proposed residential development in Sale.

Rental market stress

Increased numbers of tradesmen and contractors at East Sale RAAF Base and at Longford's Esso gas plant have been contributing factors in the shortage of rental properties in the local market, according to local agents.

Drug test failure

A male driver returned a positive roadside oral fluid test after being intercepted by police on Myrtlebank Rd last Monday.

Lego stolen from toy shop

Police need help to identify two men and a woman who were allegedly involved in the theft of Lego from Toyworld on Saturday.

Anglican Bishop elected

For the first time, a woman has been elected as the Anglican Bishop of Gippsland.

Post-mortem after dolphin death

A Risso's Dolphin stranded at Golden Beach which later died is the subject of a post-mortem examination to determine why.

Cattle out of Alpine National Park — mountain cattlemen angered

The state government has announced cattle will be removed from the Alpine National Park.

Truck stuck under bridge

Train services were disrupted and road traffic diverted on Tuesday when a truck became wedged under the rail bridge on the Stratford-Maffra Rd.

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