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Sands mine opponents are focusing on water

Opponents of the proposed mineral sands mine at Glenaladale, between Stratford and Bairnsdale, say a state government assessment of water resources backs concerns that the region's dwindling water resources are already under pressure and will continue to decrease.

Hay convoy rolls in

A convoy of hay-laden trucks rolled into Sale on Saturday, destined for drought-stricken farmers across Gippsland.

Witnesses sought to bashing of 16-year-old

Police are appealing for witnesses after an alleged bashing in Sale.

Police seek information on Heyfield burglaries

Sale detectives are appealing for information in relation to four commercial burglaries in Heyfield.

Artists to egg on MPs over climate

A group of six Gippsland artists will take their own extinction rebellion message to Canberra next week, meeting with politicians, including Gippsland MHR Darren Chester and federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley.

Fatal intersection to be realigned next year

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal two-car collision in Nambrok on Tuesday evening.

Woman charged over drug stash

Sale Divisional Tasking Unit officers arrested a 37-year-old woman and seized drugs and weapons at a Sale property on Tuesday morning.

Witnesses are sought to alleged assault in Fulham

Police want to speak with witnesses to an alleged assault in Fulham early Sunday morning.

Kalbar is gearing up for mine build next year

Kalbar resources is looking to procure a bank of suitably qualified staff for the yet-to-be approved Fingerboards mine project east of Stratford, despite the mine proposal currently going through the state legislated approvals process.

Drought has been the number one concern

The drought has been at the top of the list of concerns for Wellington Shire this year, with its impacts spreading across the community.

Netting bill is passed

Controversial legislation to ban commercial netting in the Gippsland Lakes passed through parliament.

Alex’s fun idea to help farmers

As Gippsland continues to battle drought, young Munro resident Alex Nicholls has taken it upon himself to lend a hand.

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