Rain doesn’t end the pain
Recent welcome rainfall across much of Gippsland, including Wellington Shire, has brought a renewed sense of hope to the region's farmers, with some cautiously suggesting the drought may be beginning to break.
Maffra’s streetscape progressing well
Wellington Shire Council's multi-million project to rejuvenate the commercial heart of Maffra is taking shape, as construction work continues in Johnson St.
Police are busy in Fitzroy St, Sale
There was a strong police presence in Fitzroy St, Sale, on Sunday following two incidents.
Police and SES are called to stranded boater on Lake Wellington
Police and SES were called to a 38-year-old boater stranded on Lake Wellington on Saturday.
Police seeking stolen bike
Sale police are seeking information to help find a bike taken from a business in Sale between 9pm on February 13 and 8am on February 14.
Wildlife Act needs to better protect wildlife
The Victorian Environment Minister has ordered an overhaul of the Wildlife Act, following a public outcry over penalties handed down for the 2018 poisoning of more than 400 wedge-tailed eagles in east Gippsland.
Restrictions are eased, but caution is urged
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced social distancing restrictions will ease in Victoria from 11.59pm tomorrow night.
Committee to run Stratford Courthouse Theatre
An arrangement to fund the running of the Stratford Courthouse Theatre has been agreed upon.
Mirridong clients and staff having to make numerous adaptations
Keeping morale high and clients safely active is the challenge Yarram's Mirridong Services has embraced.
Rail trail works will help boost visitor numbers
The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail is set to receive a $1 million boost, with a 25-metre bridge taking shape in a factory in Wurruk.
Gardening boom as people have time on their hands
Despite the gloom of business closures amidst the COVID-19 crisis, nurseries and garden centres around Gippsland are experiencing a boom in trade as residents seek a connection to nature and turn to more holistic hobbies such as gardening.
Calls for a return to High Country
Returning cattle to Victoria's alpine areas and an increase in 'cool burns' are recommendations from the Mountain Cattlemen's Association of Victoria to reduce bushfire fuel in the High Country.
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United on the attack
Sale United created a new record after defeating Monash 9-1 in its Football Victoria Latrobe Valley senior match on Sunday.
At Monash Reserve, Newborough, the...
