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Five Star expanding

The expansion of the Five Star rooms in Sale will ensure more local people aged under 65 with a disability can live independently, with support.

Rules eased again

Restrictions for hospitality, social gatherings and face masks were among those eased on Sunday night, after the Premier announced a suite of new rules - which also included the all-important number of people allowed over on Christmas day.

Mask rules to be relaxed tonight

Requirements for wearing masks will be relaxed in Victoria from midnight tonight.

Bush block ‘fire risk’

A Heyfield resident who lives opposite a bushy 40 hectare allotment owned by Gippsland Water says concerns about the heavily vegetated land being a fire hazard are being ignored.

Water for Gunaikurnai Country

River water ownership will be made available to Traditional Owners for the first time in Victoria.

Gippsland holiday spots record strong bookings

Local caravan parks and campgrounds are fielding plenty of enquiries and experiencing strong bookings, particularly with Melburnians who are keen to head to Gippsland for long-anticipated holidays.

Keeping an eye on clearer education

State Schools Relief visited Araluen Primary School in Sale recently, delivering its Glasses for Kids program in an attempt to remove vision impairment from the classroom.

Sale outdoor pool opening delayed

The Aqua Energy outdoor pool in Sale won't open on Friday as planned because of a delay in upgrading the facility.

SES kept busy during storm

The State Emergency Service was kept busy during the wild windstorm which lashed the area overnight Sunday and on Monday.

Fire in hot, windy conditions

Forest Fire Management Victoria and local CFA crews were quick to respond to a small fire at Bulldog Junction, four kilometres north of Upper Maffra West and Coongulla on Monday, in hot and windy conditions.

Motorcyclist dies after Fulham collision

A Bairnsdale man has died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car at Fulham on Tuesday morning.

School’s out

This Thursday at 3.15pm, will be a bittersweet moment for former and current staff, parents and students when the bell rings for the last time at Catholic College Sale's Sion campus.

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