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Archibald tour coup

In a major coup which is expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to the area, Gippsland Art Gallery Sale has been named as the sole Victorian host venue for the 2021 Archibald Prize Regional Tour.

In a class of its own

Catholic College Sale's junior students have so far been enjoying the spoils of being the first cohort through the school's brand new John 23rd building.

New rail bridge opens next Monday

Passenger trains on the Gippsland line will be able to travel at 90 kilometres per hour over the new Avon River Rail Bridge at Stratford, from next Monday, December 7.

BoM warns of fire, flood

The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Australia to brace for fire and flood this summer in its Summer Climate Outlook, released last Thursday.

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.

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