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Works to fix highway

The state government has confirmed works to improve the state of the Princes Highway between Sale and Stratford are set to go ahead in coming weeks, attributing some of the problems plaguing the newly-upgraded highway to "road bleeding".

Century of service

Sale RSL sub-branch is expecting up to 100 former and current members and committee representatives to help celebrate its official 100th birthday on Saturday.

Shepherding students to love reading

During this past year, Kali has learnt a new trick, taking up a new occupation - Loch Sport Primary School's resident story dog.

Break-in at hair salon

Sale police are investigating a break-in at Khayaam Hair Salon.

NZ firefighters arrive to help out

New Zealand fire crews with special skills in steep and remote rugged terrain arrived in Gippsland on Sunday to help local fire fighters battle fires in the Licola region.

Moving into fire recovery phase

The state government says it will work closely with bushfire-affected councils and local communities on the support needed for clean-up and rebuilding, as services move towards a recovery phase.

New tourism branding launched for Gippsland

A new tourism campaign will encourage visitors to choose Gippsland for their next day trip, overnight visit or longer stay, as the community continues to manage fires and the recovery effort.

Sun shines on mardi gras

The weather Gods blessed Maffra with a beautiful, sunny day and kept the wind to a minimum for the well attended, 60th Maffra Mardi Gras on Saturday.

Attempting a solo run around Australia

Anyone struggling to find motivation to get up for a morning run may find some inspiration from Melbourne man Andre Jones, who stopped in Sale on Thursday during the early stages of his gruelling run around Australia.

Three men face murder charges

Missing Person Squad detectives investigating the suspicious disappearance of Lakes Entrance man Bradley Lyons have charged three men with murder following the discovery of human remains on Thursday night.

No word on highway funding

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has again slammed the state government’s silence on funding the final two stages of the Princes Highway duplication, following a visit to Traralgon by Roads, Road Safety and TAC Minister Jaala Pulford on Wednesday.

Bass released in lake

Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett donned waders and got into the spirit of things when she helped release 875 bass into Lake Guthridge.

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