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Old cop shop remains idle

Four years after it closed, answers are still being sought about the future of the site of the former Sale police station.

Packed schedule for Maffra Show

The Maffra Show has a packed schedule, beginning this Friday with equestrian events and the popular schools program, and ending with harness events on Sunday.

Five days to cup day

With just five days to go until this year's Sale Cup, Sale Turf Club has been all systems go preparing for its biggest annual meeting.

Plastic bag ban in force in a little over a week

Wellington Shire retailers and shoppers are being reminded to be prepared for the single-use plastic bag ban, which comes into force in Victoria in just over a week - on November 1.

Concerns over kangaroo harvesting program

More than 900 kangaroos in Gippsland, including Wellington Shire, are in the firing line as the state government's kangaroo harvest program takes place until December.

Residents want trees removed

A group of Desailly St residents is calling for a number of oak trees that line the street between Macarthur St and Raglan St, Sale, to be cut down because of leaf litter.

Hay convoy rolls in

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

Food, wine and music in Heyfield

Sunday's Heyfield Food and Wine Festival didn't disappoint those looking for great entertainment, a celebrat ory atmosphere, and splendid refreshments from local vineyards, breweries and food producers.

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.

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.

Netting bill is passed

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

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