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GERF’s disaster relief

THE Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) has experienced a promising start to its fundraising efforts to support Gippslanders affected by the October fire and...

New verandah extension at showground

A verandah extension at Sale Showground has been completed in readiness for this week's Sale Show. The seven metre by 23m verandah added to the...

A Maffra Show education

About 250 schoolchildren from six schools visited the Maffra Show last Friday for an excursion and educational opportunity. Kids talked to people from Ambulance Victoria...

Good times roll at Sale Cup

What a day for racing. Some near-perfect spring weather made the 2023 Sale Cup a stellar 26-degree day out as thousands of racegoers enjoyed activities. With...

Turning of the first sod for Aqua Energy redevelopment

It’s silver shovel ready. Representatives from the state government, Wellington Shire Council, the John Leslie Foundation and community gathered to mark the start of construction...

Gippsland Water encourages locals to prepare for bushfire season

WITH a warmer than usual summer predicted, Gippsland Water is encouraging people to prepare for bushfires. Gippsland Water Managing Director, Sarah Cumming, advised customers to...

Loch Sport fire confusion called out

Confusion about emergency warnings sent during the Loch Sport fires on October 1 has prompted demands for improved warning communication in the future. Member for...

Teaching kids how to save lives with CPR

An Australian-first pilot program that teaches Year 7 Victorian students how to save lives will now be expanded to students in Years 8 to...

Know the cost of spring DIY before you pay the price

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) reminds Victorians who want to make the most of Spring weather and undertake renovations around their home to hire...

Honouring the contributions of the late bushfire expert Kevin Tolhurst

John Cameron and David Packham OAM KEVIN Tolhurst AM died on October 5, 2023 after delivering an address to a community forum on bushfire mitigation...

Lin and UD show resilience in visa debacle

WITHIN the community of Sale, a heart-wrenching tale of resilience and hope is unfolding as a refugee family finds itself in a struggle for...

Helping students succeed with study hubs

The Gippsland East Higher Education (GEHE) Study Hub recently welcomed its 104th student. Students from across the East Gippsland and Wellington Shires who are enrolled...

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Welcoming baby Vincent Peter

Jefery and Alicia Dummelow of Sale welcomed a baby boy, Vincent Peter. Vincent was born in Sale Hospital at 4.49pm on August 3, 2026. His...