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Forest contractors plead their case in Canberra

Forestry contractors from Gippsland and New South Wales have taken their fight to protect their industry and jobs to Canberra.

Heyfield home is destroyed

A fire gutted a home in Heyfield on Tuesday night.

Gippsland fire threat has waned, but vigilance is still being urged

After 91 days of bushfire activity, fires that affected communities and areas around Wulgumerang, Gelantipy, W Tree, Buchan, Wairewa, Bruthen, Sarsfield, and the Tambo Valley have been declared contained.

Thieves steal from CFA

Thieves stole items from the CFA education trailer parked at the Sale Fire Station.

Coronavirus causes headaches for travel agents

Local travel agents have been swamped by cancellations and travel changes in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Farmers oppose filling open cut mines with water

Latrobe River irrigators unhappy with a proposal to fill the Latrobe Valley's three open-cut coal mines with water from the Latrobe River are gearing up for a fight to protect their water supplies.

Employee is recognised for 50 years on the job

When starting a job as an instrument technician at a small Wurruk company on February 1, 1970, John Lougheed had no idea he'd still be 'clocking on' at the same place 50 years later.

Shine Bright this Friday

A cocktail evening showcasing the best of Gippsland's food and wine will be held in Sale this Friday.

Briag’s fashionable farmers who have launched a clothing label

While farmers are notorious for their complete lack of fashion, a Briagolong farming family is proving just how much opposites can attract sometimes, by launching their own clothing label.

RAAF base continues its role in the fire grounds

While the bushfire threat has significantly eased in many areas, the Australian Defence Force efforts continue across the firegrounds under Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20.

Local paramedics take part in reality show

Reality television buffs may have noticed a familiar face on their TV screens recently, with Sale MICA paramedic Carina Gibson featuring on the second season of the Nine Network show Paramedics.

Grape growers breathe a sigh of relief

In good news for local winegrowers, smoke from the east Gippsland fires that threatened to taint grape crops may not be as damaging as first thought, following testing that has not detected smoke taint.

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