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ABC ‘doesn’t understand Gippsland’

A Wellington Shire councillor accused ABC managing director Mark Scott of lacking an understanding of Gippsland.

Charges over alleged assaults

Two people are have been charged following an alleged assault and affray in Maffra on Saturday.

Police searching for BASE jumpers

Yarram police are appealing for information after eight people reportedly BASE jumped from the Omega Tower near Woodside Sunday morning.

Stolen car torched

Wellington Crime Investigation Unit is investigating a car fire at Munro on Wednesday.

Collision blocks Sale-Maffra Rd

The eastbound lane on the Sale-Maffra Rd was closed for several hours Wednesday night after a two vehicle collision at The Boulevard intersection.

Utility stripped

Alloy wheels stolen from car at Longford.

Crooked River cattle impounded

A lack of fencing has led to a Crooked River farmer having his stock impounded and claiming victimisation by Wellington Shire Council.

Push for new school

Wellington Shire Council is seeking to meet with Education Minister James Merlino to secure $15 million in funding for a new Sale Specialist School.

O’Brien to seek Nationals pre-selection

Eastern Victoria MLC Danny O'Brien has admitted he could be taking a risk if he becomes the Nationals candidate for the Gippsland South by-election.

Ryan resigns

Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan has resigned.

Positive drug tests

Three local drivers will receive infringement notices after they each returned positive readings to preliminary oral fluid tests.

Viewer frustration

Gippslanders and people further afield have vented their frustrations at television reception dropping out and particular television stations not being available altogether since the switch to digital television

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CWA gets creative

The North Gippsland group of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) last month hosted its annual creative arts exhibition in the Maffra Memorial Hall. There were...