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Bike sales booming

Bicycle sales have skyrocketed during the coronavirus lockdown, with retailers in Sale finding demand is outstripping supply.

Farmers supporting farmers

A new and exciting agricultural enterprise, aimed at improving mental health in farmers, is beginning to take shape in Maffra.

Photos of Yarram’s new health centre released

Yarram and District Health Service has released images of its new Integrated Health Care Centre on social media, giving the community a glimpse of the new facility.

Pokies spend down because of COVID-19

Data on Victorian gaming expenditure has revealed gamblers spent about $500 million less on pokies in the past 12 months than in previous years, because of COVID-19.

Marking the end of WW2

Gippsland MHR and federal Veterans Affairs Minister Darren Chester solemnly laid a wreath on Friday at the Sale Cenotaph outside the memorial hall, privately marking 75 years since the end of World War 2.

The show must go on

The stage might not be set for re-opening, but that isn't stopping The Wedge's performing arts crew preparing to serve up some much-needed entertainment.

Community facilities boost for Stratford and Glenmaggie

Much-loved community meeting spaces in Glenmaggie and Stratford will be upgraded.

Stratford op shop stays open

Stratford Opportunity Shop has provided comfort and a chance to be involved in the community for its many volunteers, as well as an important service to the community.

Big challenges for this year’s VCE cohort

For VCE student Corey Jacobs, studying from home hasn't induced the mental anguish and anxiety that it has for many students.

Opening a new page in Yarram

Displaying confidence in Yarram's future, Yarram Traders and Tourism Association president Matt Langdon is embarking on a new venture.

Plans finalised for upgrades

Conceptual drawings have been finalised for new female-friendly change rooms at Sale Oval.

Council receives road, bike track petitions

Wellington Shire Council has received petitions requesting a bike track at Gormandale, and the sealing of a street in Yarram.

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