Distressing rates of family violence
Gippsland is undergoing a domestic violence epidemic, with recurring yearly figures showing a rising trend and an absence of a zero-tolerance approach.
Joanne Law, a...
Stratford grass finally trimmed
LOCAL residents are enjoying a neater looking Stratford, as lawns managed by the Department of Transport (DoT) near the town’s railway station have been...
Break-in at Derek Amos Community Hub
Detectives from Sale Police are investigating a break-in at Derek Amos Community Hub, where perpetrators allegedly stole $100 from cash boxes.
Derek Amos Community Hub...
Three times the legal limit
An unlicensed Heyfield resident whom Heyfield Police intercepted at 4.15pm on Sunday, December 18, returned a blood alcohol reading more than three times the...
Local and metropolitan rail disruptions throughout January
Rail passengers heading into the CBD in January are warned of significant changes to their travel, including extended journey times, with the City Loop...
Fatal crash in Darriman
A female motorcyclist has died following a crash at Darriman this morning.
Police attended a crash in Darriman this morning where it is understood the...
Cervical screening rates high in Gippsland general practice
WHILE the cervical screening rate in Gippsland (51.4 per cent) is lower compared to Australia (55.7 per cent), the proportion of the population screened...
Weather extremes challenge Gippsland farmers
Weather extremes such as heavy rainfall and extreme heat are a challenge for any farmer, but with such events tipped to become increasingly frequent...
Road safety breath rest site
Sale Police and Wellington Highway Patrol conducted a preliminary breath testing site on the Princes Highway, Sale as part of Operation Roadwise between 7.15am...
Police hoping for a safe season
The Neighbourhood Policing team at the Sale Police Station wishes a happy and safe festive season to all.
“It’s been a wonderful time in the...
Say hello to Sale Hospital’s first baby of 2023
Alekzander Graeme Fricke, born six pounds, 10 ounces (3.004 kilograms), couldn’t wait to meet his family, arriving nine days early at 12:52pm on January...
Drink and drug testing targeted
A joint operation between Wellington Highway Patrol and the Yarram Police on December 16, which targeted drink and drug driving and focussed on road...
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End in sight for Gippsland Line upgrade
The Gippsland Line Upgrade is set to finally be completed this year after a number of delays and cost blow-outs, but local commuters will...
