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The impact of fireweed on the district around Bega inspired local farmer, Ian Brownrigg, to convene a meeting of other interested people to consider what might be done to prevent a similar situation developing in East Gippsland.

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Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, and Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, have challenged local leaders to identify spending priorities along the Princes Highway corridor.

East Gippsland Shire mayor, Cr Natalie O’Connell,