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Finally, rollout begins

Following the arrival of the Pfizer vaccine in Australia, 80,000 doses were expected to be released across the country on Monday.

Gippsland Times escapes Facebook’s cull

The Facebook pages of most Gippsland news outlets are not operating, following the move by social media giant Facebook to ban publishers and people in Australia from sharing or viewing Australian and international news content.

MP slams NAB’s decision to close Yarram branch

The National Australia Bank will close its Yarram branch on May 14, with the major bank beginning a process of regional branch closures.

Some of the region’s high-risk roads are targeted for works

The Longford-Loch Sport, Rosedale-Longford, Seaspray and Traralgon-Maffra roads are some of the local roads set to share in $25 million in upgrades.

Politicians want duck season explained

Pressure is mounting on Victorian Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas to explain Victoria's reduced duck hunting season.

Moves afoot to establish a new home for Maffra Men’s Shed

An agreement has been reached to establish a new home for the Maffra Men's Shed, which will be used by other community groups.

The Facebook fallout

Social media giant Facebook has followed through on its threat to ban publishers and people in Australia from sharing or viewing Australian and international news content.

‘Circuit-breaker’ over, as roller coaster continues

Victoria's COVID-19 "circuit breaker" is over, with lockdown restrictions finishing on Wednesday.

Kilmany tip operator is fined $45,000 after fall

A Kilmany tip operator has been convicted and fined $45,000 after a woman was seriously injured when she fell 2.5 metres into a skip bin in November, 2018.

Mcloughlins Beach health hazard

A local MP says state Environment Minister Lily D'Ambrosio has been approached regarding what he says is a public health risk at Mcloughlins Beach.

Police search for two men over Sale theft

Police are searching for two men in relation to a theft in Sale earlier this month.

Three locals face drug trafficking charges

Three local people have been charged with numerous drug offences, including drug trafficking, following an investigation into recent drug activity in the Sale area.

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Council supports regional police academy

Sale could host Victoria’s second Regional Police Academy to train and retain recruits in Gippsland, with Wellington Shire Council pitching the former TAFE centre...