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Don’t walk dogs in the Sale Common

An increase in dog walking at Sale Common Nature Conservation Reserve is causing concern for the welfare of native wildlife, including rare birds that rely on the reserve for vital habitat.

More than $200,000 for major events in Gippsland

Eight major events in Gippsland will share $210,000 to help revive local towns affected by the summer bushfires and a drop in visitor numbers because of the coronavirus.

NBN upgrade welcomed by MHR

Gippslanders will have access to ultra-fast broadband as part of a $4.5 billion spend on upgrading the National Broadband Network.

Tenders called for bike pump track work in Heyfield

A major project in the heart of Heyfield to create a youth precinct comprising a new bicycle pump track and an expanded skate park has reached an important milestone.

Maffra, Port Albert street schemes get the nod

Wellington Shire Council will proceed with special charge schemes in Maffra and Port Albert after considering objections.

Blooming beautiful

Spring time at Sale's Seed Lakeside Community Garden is blooming beautiful - with green shoots of life and energy promising great things to come.

Welcome return of dining-in

Hospitality owners have had some reason to celebrate, after the easing of restrictions in regional Victoria last week.

Dance in a spin over ‘roadmap’

Local dance schools believe they have been "unseen, unheard and ignored" by the bureaucrats who put together the state government's 'roadmap' plan, after the latest easing of restrictions left them out, again.

Wedge shows move outdoors

In a first for regional Victoria since the easing of restrictions, The Wedge performing arts centre in Sale will host outdoor shows from next week, beginning with 'stage door twilight sessions'.

Heyfield, Stratford gas?

Wellington Shire Council will tonight consider a motion to advocate the connection of Stratford and Heyfield to the natural gas network.

Some valuable lessons learned during iso

Like all schools, COVID-19 restrictions have challenged Catholic College Sale to change almost all of its learning and teaching practices and day-to-day operations.

Local sewage is tested for traces of COVID-19

Gippsland Water is taking part in a ground-breaking national project using wastewater sampling to detect and help slow the spread of coronavirus.

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