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Roulettes celebrate 50 years in the sky

Sale's much-adored and admired RAAF Roulettes aerobatic display team marks five decades of service this year.

Wedding confusion as rules ease

Civil celebrant Rose Jones from Sale said the easing of COVID-19 restrictions on weddings, set for 11.59pm November 22, is causing confusion among celebrants and future newlyweds.

Hopes Sale Cinema will open next week

The long-anticipated reopening of Sale Cinema is likely to happen next Thursday, November 26.

Fish worth $10k make a splash in Loch Sport

Regional communities are set to benefit from an influx of recreational fishers following the removal of the 'ring of steel' between Melbourne and the remainder of Victoria.

Survey to help secure future of local news

Newspaper readers in the Wellington Shire area are being urged to have their say on the future of country media in Australia's biggest survey on local news.

RAAF artwork depicts the spirit of sacrifice

Soaring proudly above the front gate at RAAF Base, East Sale, is a newly-installed PC-9/A propeller painted by Gunaikurnai artist Alfie Hudson.

Seacombe boat ramp to receive a facelift

Local and travelling fishers and boaters will benefit from better facilities and improved access to the Gippsland Lakes, after the state government announced a major upgrade for the Seacombe boat ramp.

Wild winds across Wellington

Wild winds overnight Sunday brought down trees and limbs, ripped tiles from roofs, snapped aerials and clotheslines, overturned bins and outdoor furniture and kept householders and pets awake.

Farewell to a true all-rounder

As a former Gippsland Times sports reporter, Blair Campbell's claim to fame was not from reporting what happened on the sports field, but what he did on it.

Gippsland front and centre in tourism campaign

Gippsland has featured front and centre in a multi-million-dollar campaign launched this week, which encourages Victorians to take a break in their home state and support the local tourism industry.

Firefighters learn the local ropes

Forty-five new Forest Fire Management Victoria firefighters have been put through their paces in Sale, Swifts Creek, Rawson and Orbost as part of a rigorous training course to learn the skills needed to protect communities from bushfires.

Bus changes delayed

Changes to Sale bus services have been delayed until next year.

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