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Great, great grandmother celebrates a century

Turning 100 is something most would agree is worth celebrating, but it's not the only milestone of note for much-loved great, great grandmother Margaret Denham (nee Burke and formerly Lyndon).

Man’s identity sought

Police are seeking information regarding an alleged assault at Sale service station.

Timber workers rally

A sea of high-vis workers rallied on the steps of state parliament in Melbourne on Tuesday, as timber workers protested the state government's decision to ban native timber harvesting from 2030.

Assault in Sale

Police would like to speak with witnesses to an assault that happened in a Sale reserve.

Fires uncontained despite rain

Many of the fires in the area north of Bairnsdale, Bruthen and Nowa Nowa, remain uncontained, with the recent rain doing little to reduce the risk of bushfires.

A decade of mentoring

Former learner drivers, their mentors and representatives from the L2P program celebrated another successful cohort, as a new batch of licence holders prepared to get behind the wheel independently for the first time.

More calls for Premier to visit

Calls for Premier Daniel Andrews to visit the region have been renewed, following the state government's decision to ban native timber industry from 2030.

Nearly 50 projects underway or done

Wellington Shire Council has provided an update in its capital works program.

School’s out for Mr Centra

Schools these days may not be what they were 52 years ago when Peter Centra was a student at St Patrick's College, but if anything has been a constant, he says, it's the importance of building a bridge between pastoral care and academic learning.

Dimmeys to close

Dimmeys will close its discount department stores after 166 years of trade.

Ten fires burning across region

Following the heat and wind experienced across the state last Thursday, a band of lightning ignited a substantial amount of fires across Gippsland.

Protesting for climate action

Two peaceful protest events to highlight species loss were held at the Sale Mall on Saturday, with several adults and children taking part.

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