Lakes’ fish safe to eat
A study to assess mercury in Gippsland Lakes fish has found the levels are well within health guidelines.
Outstanding service to Maffra’s CFA
The crowd was upstanding as Maffra Fire Brigade ex-captain Barry Bennett was awarded the Outstanding Service Award on Saturday night.
Tradies team up in charity build-off
Two teams of local tradies will take on the ultimate building challenge next Thursday night, assembling a flatpack cubby house.
Generous $1.5m bequest seals redevelopment
A quiet unassuming Sale farmer, a familiar sight in his blue overalls and driving his ute, has left $1.5 million to the Central Gippsland Health Service in his will.
Rosedale’s child care crisis
Rosedale Neighbourhood Kids Early Learning Centre's future will be decided on October 1.
Biggest Ever Blokes Barbecue delivers in fight against cancer
Central Gippsland Health Service will begin construction of an enlarged oncology unit this year following the success of Friday's Wellington's Biggest Ever Blokes Barbecue.
Sale CBD toilet to be built
The approval to build a public toilet in Sale's central business district has been labelled an example of council and local traders working together.
Dutchman on epic journey to Rosedale
A Dutchman has set out on an epic journey which will lead him to his ultimate destination Rosedale.
Remembering our Vietnam vets
A small but heartfelt ceremony was held in Maffra on Tuesday to mark Vietnam Veterans' Day and remember those from the local area who served during the Vietnam War.
Students sleep rough
Sale College Year 9 students slept rough on Friday night to get a taste of what it might be like to be homeless.
Pacific seastar found in Gippsland Lakes
Two Northern Pacific Seastars have been found in the Gippsland Lakes, prompting the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning to establish an incident management team to investigate the location and extent of the population.
Students sleep out
Two girls, aged 14 and 15, will sleep on flat cardboard boxes on Friday night, cold and hungry.
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Paying tribute with Keegan O’Brien Millinery Award
It’s the same fashionable award with a new name to mark a legacy for much-loved Maffra local, the late Keegan O’Brien.
The millinery award for...
