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Robber shocks Erica community

The owners of Erica General Store and Bakery have been left devastated by a robbery early Monday morning during which a thief ordered the handover of takings from the small business.

Pollies’ paper push

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt will ask all government departments and agencies to use more 100 per cent recycled paper.

Baw Baw backs option C for ward structure

Baw Baw Shire Council has rejected the Victorian Electoral Commission's recommendation to retain its current ward structure.

Another contender for McMillan seat

The Federal seat of McMillian is being hotly contested with another candidate throwing her ballot into the ring almost a year out from the election.

Tomorrow’s hearings postponed

An additional day of public hearings scheduled for tomorrow as part of the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry has been rescheduled to next Thursday, 22 October.

Desal plant ‘may be needed’

Victoria's desalination plant at Wonthaggi could be switched on to deal with water shortages in rural areas.

Treasurer talks roads, food and freight

INFRASTRUCTURE, freight capability, food production and agricultural business across Gippsland were among issues put to State Treasurer Tim Pallas on Friday.

Cheers to that

WITH a hearty 'prost!' more than 1500 people helped Latrobe Valley's German community celebrate Oktoberfest on Saturday.

District waiting game

The new Country Fire Authority District created to cater to the Latrobe Valley is yet to be fully established despite being officially launched.

EPA sets eyes on GDF SUEZ

HAZELWOOD mine owners GDF SUEZ could face legal action under State Government environmental law, for smoke and ash pollution created during the mine fire last year.

Let’s chat about bushfires

A CONVERSATION about how best to live with bushfire took place in Churchill at the weekend, with more than 200 people participating.

Valley’s display of solidarity

The Gippsland community partied at Immigration Park, Morwell surrounded by what Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing described as a "sea of colour, vibrancy and positivity" on Saturday.

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