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Remanded in custody

A 19-year-old Sale man appeared at Sale Magistrates' Court on Wednesday for multiple offences including affray.

Pursuit of privacy

Police going digital to discourage eavesdropping.

Highway upgrades continue

The official opening of all lanes on the Stammers to Minniedale Rd section of the Princes Highway duplication between Traralgon and Sale took place Thursday morning.

Minister indicates Fulham corrections centre growth

Fulham Correctional Centre has further plans to expand its operations in its budget, according to Corrections Minister Wade Noonan.

Free green waste call

Wellington Shire Council has rejected a suggestion by a local woman that it implement free green waste disposal year-round.

Medicare rebate change postponement welcomed

The federal government’s controversial changes to rebates for general practitioners did not go ahead on Monday.

Fed Training rescue funds

Federation Training's chief executive has welcomed the opportunity for the TAFE institute to share in $20 million of emergency funding from the state government.

Trail bike rider injured

A 24-year-old man was taken to Latrobe Regional Hospital on Sunday following an off-road motorcycle accident west of Yarram.

Visitor numbers strong

The Ninety Mile Beach and High Country have been popular places to visit this summer, according to tourism body Destination Gippsland.

Yarram siege

A 40-year-old Yarram man has been remanded following a siege in Maxwell Court, Yarram on Monday morning.

A 12 week duck season announced

There will be a full length Victorian duck season of 12 weeks this year, with daily bag limits imposed.

Pain for patients avoided

The federal government has scrapped its plans to next week cut the Medicare rebate by $20 for short visits to the doctor.

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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...