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Lightning strikes are thought to have ignited several fires on public and private land in the Wellington Shire area in the past few days.

Gippsland's enduring hot dry conditions are an increasing concern for emergency services, as the latest CFA survey reveals that only one in 10 Victorians living in areas at high risk of bushfire say they would leave early on days of high fire danger.

Almost 19 tonnes of sliced cheese had to be dumped on Saturday, after the refrigerated truck carrying it tipped on Myrtlebank-Fulham Rd.

Two men in their 30s were allegedly found with drugs in their systems at the weekend.

Former Murray Goulburn managing director Gary Helou has been fined $200,000 after admitting the then dairy processor lied about a likely payment to farmers.

Won Wron farmer Paul Mumford has been elected president of the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria.

Hundreds of local students took to Sale’s streets on Friday to “stand up, stand strong and stand with her”.

An inquiry into the management of PFAS contamination in and around Defence bases has urged the federal government to extend blood testing programs, ban the firefighting foams that have contaminated land in and around Sale, pay compensation to property owners and businesses and improve health advice.

Coalition Against PFAS president Lindsay Clout said the findings of a report that both the Defence Department and government “not only lost control of managing PFAS contamination in Australia but in truth, never had any”.

The Red Knights will embark on the 21st Annual Keith Hamilton Toy Run on Saturday, bearing gifts for children and teenagers in need.

Work on the $80 million Fulham Prison extension is expected to ramp up in the new year, with the management unit, accommodation unit and associated activities hub expected to be fully operational by mid-2020.

Police are searching for two women who allegedly stole $370 from a Stratford opportunity shop on Tuesday.