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New court is in session

Stratford's new netball court was officially opened on Saturday.

Grammar rower going for gold

Gippsland Grammar student Jessica Thompson will represent Australia at the junior world rowing championships.

Councillors have made the wrong decision

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We are totally bewildered that a planning application was ‘called in’ by Wellington Shire councillors.

Too much to chips, and not enough for sawlogs

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We should be questioning how much of what is being harvested, is being chipped.

Objection to proposed rate rise

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wellington Shire Council yet again wants to work outside its means and increase taxation for all its residents.

Floyd reaches new level

Lachie Floyd has made his debut as a VFL umpire.

In favour of Marley St Special Charge Scheme

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The article headlined 'Resident says Marley St charge scheme is unfair' included a quote from Marley St resident, Robin Motherway, which puts words in the mouths of other Marley St residents.

Let’s just get Marley St works done

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: As a long-term resident of Marley St, I was disappointed to read the statements made in the article on objections to council's current project.

Objection to Dundas St South scheme

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I find it ludicrous that I stood before council and stated that the report contained errors and inconsistencies, yet it was still accepted.

Sonics best in the country

The Sale Sonics under 12 girls' basketball team made history by winning the Sale Amateur Basketball Association's first ever division one country championship title in 12 girls.

Former Gippslander supports local workers

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: As a former Gippslander, I am full of empathy for those workers at the Hazelwood Power Station and the Heyfield timber mill who look likely to lose their jobs as these successful enterprises close down.

Shut down of logging politically motivated

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Seemingly the Heyfield mill is doomed to close, just as the mills in Cann River and beyond had to shut down.

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