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Items stolen in church break-in

A brass altar cross, lectern Bible and large prayer book were stolen at the weekend when Boisdale's St George's Anglican Church was broken into.

‘Pathetic’ response

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has again vowed he will continue to push to have the entire $132 million in federal Princes Highway duplication funding allocated to the most dangerous section at the Kilmany overpass to get work moving again.

MP again queries narrow highway road shoulders

The reason road shoulders adjacent to roadside barriers between Stratford and Sale and Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance are at four metres - but only three metres between Stratford and Bairnsdale - is because of "environmentally sensitive vegetation" that exists on the middle stretch of highway, according to state Roads Minister Jaala Pulford.

Celebrating first stage of consolidation

Catholic College Sale celebrated the blessing and opening of the Notre Dame de Sion Learning Centre and refurbishment of the St Patrick's building on Friday, which includes newly-renovated learning areas and a new administration area, as well as a lift.

More cold weather on the way

Gippsland residents should brace themselves for more adverse weather, with the cold conditions and icy winds not yet over.

Funding a big hit in Stratty

The Stratford community had reason to celebrate on Friday, with $1.3 million in funding announced for upgrading sporting infrastructure at two locations.

Exhibition tells stories of homelssness

An exhibition at Gippsland Gallery Sale is providing a confronting insight into the lives of people facing housing crises and homelessness.

Rosedale street and park works are officially open

A $1.5 million facelift of Rosedale is now complete, including streetscape improvements and upgrades to Willow Park, with the official opening on Monday.

Debit cards to help farmers

Drought-affected farmers in Wellington can now apply for a pre-loaded debit card to the value of $700, to help with living expenses.

Hird no-show is a blow for Lakeside Club

The Lakeside Club in Sale and about 160 patrons were left disappointed and out of pocket after Saturday's shock, 11th-hour announcement that guest speaker James Hird wasn't coming.

Contract for complex upgrade

A contract has been awarded for the indoor stadium redevelopment at the Cameron Sporting Complex, Maffra.

Alleged assault in Stratford

Police are seeking information about an alleged assault in Tyers St, Stratford, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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