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Ross River virus detected in local mosquitoes

Ross River virus has been found in Gippsland Lakes and 90 Mile Beach mosquitoes.

Activities are returning to neighbourhood houses

The easing of restrictions is enabling local neighbourhood houses to again plan activities, delighting volunteers and the communities who rely on them.

Gwen Webb dies at the age of 98

One of the region's greatest advocates and a woman who had a profound influence in putting the area on the cultural map, died on Wednesday.

To market, to market

Gippsland's vibrant market scene is starting to re-establish itself as restrictions ease and the calendar inches towards Christmas.

Happy ending for wallaby scared and lost in Sale

A distressed wallaby that made its way into Sale two weeks ago after heavy rain flushed it out of its home further south is on its way to recovery and release, thanks to the support network of Gippsland wildlife carers.

Examining how to speed up Gippsland train travel

The Gippsland rail corridor will be one of the first to be investigated in Victoria to identify ways to speed up train travel.

Our Lady of Sion: a brief history

This year marks the 130th year of education at the historic Our Lady of Sion convent in Sale.

Remembering the end of WW2

This Remembrance Day, Sale RSL commemorates the 75th anniversary of the cessation of the hostilities of World War 2.

Thank You for the mural

The Thank You mural at Government House Victoria, painted by Heesco Khosnaran, will be gifted by the Governor of Victoria to Yarram, as part of the town's Heesco Town project.

Restrictions easing

Changes to the way play centres, community and entertainment venues, hospital visits and food processing businesses can operate came into force on Sunday night, as Melbourne was brought up to the rest of the state in terms of restrictions.

No Sale Show, so Joans decide to hold their own

Residents of Opal Sale's care community, including Joan Nix and Joan Kewish, were sad to hear the Sale Show would not be running this year.

Clocking up 40 years as an ambo

It's difficult to imagine in these days of job competition, but when young butcher Bernie Goss applied for a position as an ambulance officer four decades ago, he was only up against two other contenders.

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