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Burnt timber to be salvaged

Timber burnt by last year's Victorian bushfires has finally been released to forestry contractors, saving it from going to waste.

Fire restrictions Monday

Emergency services are warning Gippslanders to adhere to Fire Danger Period alerts and prepare properties for the hot months ahead to avoid another catastrophic fire season.

Spirit of Christmas giving alive at CCS

At least six shopping trolleys filled to the brim with toys are heading to St Vinnies', Sale, just in time for Christmas, thanks to Catholic College Sale students.

Three arrested over alleged violence in Heyfield

Multiple people were allegedly assaulted and three people arrested following an incident in Heyfield at the weekend.

New Catholic bishop ordained

A small gathering of 91 people was in St Mary's Cathedral, Sale, on Tuesday to witness the ordination of the 10th Bishop of Sale, Greg Bennet.

A long road to improve safety near viaduct

Few of the thousands of motorists who pass under the Stratford viaduct each day would know the work that has gone on behind the scenes from one person to make their journey safer.

Pakenham works to improve train times

The state government has confirmed that a new station to be built at Pakenham East will improve travel times for Gippsland commuters by providing a dedicated train track for regional trains.

Life’s good as a country doctor

You can tell by the life in his voice and the speed at which the words leave his lips that local GP anaesthetist Rob Phair is passionate about serving Victoria's regional communities, and the opportunities that rural practice brings.

Cutting class

To the naive onlooker, shearing almost appears to be more sport than farming.

Seacombe resort dream edges closer

A luxury $100-million dollar, eco-resort and hot springs on the edge of Lake Wellington at Seacombe is edging closer to reality after state Jobs and Tourism Minister Martin Pakula recently gave it his tick of approval with a $1 million grant.

Knights bearing gifts

Colourful teddies of distinction will feature in the 23rd Red Knights Keith Hamilton Toy Run this Saturday.

New bishop will be ordained on Tuesday

The Episcopal Ordination of Greg Bennet as the 10th Catholic Bishop of Sale will take place on Tuesday from 11am at St Mary's Cathedral, Sale, observing current COVID-19 restrictions.

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