Election Time
Gregor Mactaggart GIPPSLAND voters will go to the polls on May 21 after the Federal Election was called by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday. Mr Morrison visited Governor-General David Hurley to dissolve the Parliament and launch the start of a 41-day campaign.
A Good Firey Appeal
Maffra Fire Brigade is once again taking part in the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal and is inviting the community to volunteer.
Offshore Wind is One Step Closer
Ground investigations are set to begin on a transmission route this week.
Fish Kill Draws Concern of Locals
Loch Sport has been left concerned and bemused after witnessing thousands of dead fish along the Lake Victoria foreshore.
Wi-Fi will now be a go at traffic lights
People who stop at traffic lights in Sale will soon have access to free Wi-Fi. Wireless internet is currently being installed at the new traffic signals on the intersection of York and Cunninghame Streets, which are under construction.
Yarram Fire Station reaches breaking point
Volunteers are still waiting for a new station as their current building deteriorates
Rubik’s Cube devotees are hip to be square
Devout cubers will be descending on the region for Sale's annual speedcubing event
Tractors pull a crowd at Longford
The Sale Vintage Tractor Club is celebrating one of the best turnouts ever to their annual long-weekend event.
The 38th Vintage Tractor Pull was held...
Defibrillators save local lives
Every day, around 18 Victorians suffer a cardiac arrest. Only one in 10 survive.
$400m for More Gas in Gippsland
The local gas industry is hoping to increase its production amid an expected shortfall.
Blue-green algae warning across parts of Gippsland Lake
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) advises that a blue-green algae bloom is currently affecting parts of the Gippsland Lakes and is recommending people exercise caution around the water.
Family violence operation leads to arrests
Police arrested and charged 12 people as part of an operation targeting high-risk family violence perpetrators in the Sale area over the summer months.
















