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Maffra skate park most abused in shire

Maffra skate park has been slammed by Wellington Shire Council as the most abused and disrespected of the seven skate parks in the shire.

Pressure builds for highway funding

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester says there is now pressure on state Labor MP Harriet Shing to fight for funding to finish the Traralgon to Sale Princes Highway duplication project, but Ms Shing has rejected his criticisms of inaction.

Aggravated burglary in Longford

Police are investigating an aggravated burglary in Longford Monday morning.

Fire threat

Fire fighters are warning residents around Heyfield, Cowwarr and Toongabbie to stay informed, as a fire raging between Walhalla and Cowwarr was still not under control.

Calmer conditions assist fire crews

Forest Fire Management crews took advantage of calmer weather conditions on Thursday to strengthen containment lines around the remaining fires in the region and to check for and respond to any new fires.

Single vehicle accident

Sale Highway Patrol police attended a single vehicle accident on the Longford-Loch Sport Rd.

Traralgon burglary

Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating following a burglary in Traralgon.

Fires sparked by lightning

Thunderstorms and lightning moved through the region on Wednesday, sparking numerous fires.

Walhalla bushfire not yet under control

A bushfire, just under seven kilometres north east of Walhalla, was not yet under control.

A heart for community

Stratford resident and dedicated volunteer and environmentalist Beth Ripper unassumingly jokes that she only does things that she likes.

Quiet achiever

Although quietly spoken, once Maffra man Peter Smyth shares his thoughts on what motivates him, it’s easy to see why he has been recognised with an Order of Australia Medal for service to the community through social welfare initiatives.

Heat causes mass bat deaths

Wildlife experts are calling for a coordinated response from land managers during future days of extreme heat following the death of about 2400 endangered grey headed flying foxes in east Gippsland last weekend.

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