Maffra Mardi Gras launched at Duart Homestead
The 2025 Rotary Club of Maffra Family Mardi Gras was recently launched at Duart Homestead.
Wellington Shire mayor Scott Rossetti spoke to a crowd of...
Letters to the Editor: February 5 2025
GCM should take Minister's advice
Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM), formerly Kalbar, created one of the biggest corporate blunders in the history of East Gippsland.
If GCM...
New watering system helps Landcare
A NEW automated watering system, polytunnel and glass house is making life easier for Avon Landcare volunteers.
Maffra and Districts Landcare Network's (MDLN) Fire-wise Project...
CFA Brigades helping brigades
THE Meerlieu Fire Brigade last week hosted a multi-brigade training exercise, bringing together brigades from the local group and the neighbouring District 11.
Despite a...
Reader Gallery: 29 January 2025
Because images sent via social media are often too small to be used in print, photos for the readers’ gallery should be emailed to...
Tennis: New 2025 season of night pennants
With the 2025 Australian Open just completed, excitement is building for the new season of Sale Tennis Club night pennants commencing in early February.
Night...
From Switzerland to Sale: celebrating 100 years
Stefan Bradley
Family and friends poured into the Wattleglen Aged Care home in Sale last Tuesday, January 21, to celebrate resident Corina Maria Newton, who...
Dawn ends 47-year career
Erika Allen
Local ANZ customers who regularly request Dawn Appleyard's friendly service will soon need to adjust. After 47 years working across the former Rosedale...
Maffra’s quiet achievers honoured
Maffra’s Australia Day event was used to highlight the people and organisations that make for a strong and vibrant community, with the presentation of...
OAM for Wrigglesworth
David Braithwaite
A self-professed "cricket nut", Barrie Wrigglesworth will receive the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the sport, locally and...
Distinguished service recognised: Ambulance Service Medal awarded to Maffra resident
Maffra resident Jo O'Doherty was honoured with the Ambulance Service Medal on Sunday in recognition of her distinguished service as an Australian ambulance service...
Solar project at Grammar
TWO ambitious students are proving that age is no barrier to innovation, using data and determination to bring solar power to their school.
Gippsland Grammar...
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Suspicious blaze at old Sale police station
Emergency services contained a major fire last Friday evening at the abandoned former Sale police station on York St, near Lake Guthridge, with a...
