We’ve been here before
A CENTURY ago, the post-war world faced a similar pandemic to today's coronavirus.
The 1918 pneumonic influenza pandemic spread from February 1918 to April 1920,...
Long-time employee will run in honour of his boss
SALE man Michael Scott will run 300 kilometres during September to raise awareness and fundraise for prostate cancer support.
When Michael’s boss was diagnosed with...
Longford barriers to be reviewed
THE state Department of Transport will review the placement of barriers at the Longford end of Longford-Loch Sport Rd after complaints about pedestrian safety...
Contracts awarded for major projects
CONTRACTS have been awarded for two major local projects.
To allow time to complete the works by the desired dates, during a recent meeting Wellington...
‘Major works’ planned for Stratford-Maffra Rd
MAJOR works will upgrade safety and improve driving conditions on Stratford-Maffra Rd.
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said $1.476 million in federal government funding would be...
Maffra Show cancelled
THE Maffra Show has been cancelled for the second consecutive year.
The Maffra and District Agricultural Society committee announced this year's show, scheduled for October...
Brushing up on art skills
ANYONE with an interest in refining their artistic skills over a friendly cuppa and a chat is invited to a ”come and try” day...
Jetty ‘needs government funding’
STATE government funding is needed to replace the McLoughlins Beach Jetty before it is too late.
That's the view of Gippsland South MLA Danny O'Brien,...
More stress for our Year 12s
LOCAL Year 12 students say they are stressed by the constant disruptions COVID-19 is causing during their final school year.
This year's General Achievement Test...
Sale’s new pump station complete
CONSTRUCTION of the new outfall sewer pump station in Sale is complete, with the facility fully operational.
Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming said the...
Telstra’s payphone calls now free
WELLINGTON Shire residents and tourists will no longer have to carry change to make a phone call from one of the shire’s 37 public...
Permanent police presence for Loch Sport?
LOCH Sport is set to welcome a new, permanent police presence after community lobbying, population growth and concerns about crime.
It is believed a new...
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East Gippsland Winter Festival underway
The East Gippsland Winter Festival has officially launched, and the opening weekend was described as an epic celebration of community spirit, natural wonders and...
