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Offshore wind farm delayed

A bold proposal to build Australia’s first offshore wind farm near Port Albert has become political ammunition for the maritime union, which claims it is being unnecessarily delayed by a federal government opposed to renewable energy.

Race the Rubeena runs again

Sale's answer to the Puffing Billy Great Train Race was another success, with the second running of ‘Race the Rubeena’ attracting a large contingent to the Port of Sale last Sunday.

Rosedale altercation

Rosedale police are seeking witnesses to an incident in the town.

Farmers to receive payments

Drought-affected farmers in central and east Gippsland will be eligible for payments of $3500 or $2500 from the state government.

Gippsland fires are now contained

The Walhalla-Stoney Creek Road and Thomson-Jordan Divide fires have been declared contained.

Pump station works underway

Work has begun on the construction of a multi-million dollar outfall sewer pump station in Foster St, Sale.

Woolies price rise welcomed

Woolworths has increased the price of its milk, with other supermarkets urged to follow suit.

Life bans for racing couple

Well-known local greyhound identities Des Dooley and his wife Dianne will appeal life bans handed down by the independent Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.

Hopeful of filling the kitty

The debt-ridden Lakeside Club is facing an uncertain future and is hoping a sell-off of assets will be the windfall it needs to stay afloat.

Port Albert diesel theft

Yarram police are investigating the theft of 150 litres of diesel from a Wellington Shire Council tractor in Port Albert.

Man in hospital after ag burg in Maffra

A 36-year-old Maffra man has been charged over an aggravated burglary and assault on the weekend that left another man in hospital.

Lakes Entrance man missing

Missing Person Squad detectives are currently in Lakes Entrance as part of the ongoing investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Bradley Lyons.

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