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Maffra and Sale thefts

Police are appealing for witnesses following thefts in Maffra and Sale.

Ryan, Bull returned

Gippsland remains a conservative stronghold despite the National party suffering in the voter backlash against the Coalition government in Saturday's election that swept the Labor party into office after only one term in opposition.

Man with knife approaches girl in Wurruk

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man with a knife approached a seven year old girl as she was walking home from school in Wurruk earlier this month.

One from two for Eagles

The Maffra Eagles remain in fifth place on the Country Basketball League Gippsland women's table after winning one of their two home games last weekend.

Motorcyclist dies at Hazelwood North

A male motorcyclist has died after a collision in Hazelwood North Thursday morning.

Specialist school funds pledged

The new Sale Specialist School would be completed under a re-elected Coalition government which has pledged to spend $15 million to complete the project if re-elected.

Hastings port and East-West on the line

The go ahead for East West Link and the Port of Hastings projects regarded by Gippsland industry and local government as vital for the region's future are on the line at this Saturday's state election.

MID investment promise

A re-elected Victorian Coalition government will invest $10 million into the modernisation of the Macalister Irrigation District.

Master plan for Maffra hospital

A re-elected Coalition government will commit $75,000 to a Maffra Hospital master plan, Gippsland East Nationals candidate Tim Bull announced last Thursday with Deputy Premier Peter Ryan and Eastern Victoria MLC Danny O'Brien.

Alleged stalking in Wurruk

Police are investigating after a series of stalking incidents in Wurruk over the past month.

Plea to fix ambulance delays

The death of a much-loved Maffra resident has led to an impassioned call from his daughter to fix Ambulance Victoria delays.

Calls for lakes mercury tests

A campaigner for the health of the Gippsland Lakes says mercury has contaminated lakes' fish stocks at levels which are a cause for concern and warrant more testing.

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