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Deer cull ‘a waste of money’

The Gippsland Wild Dog Advisory Group has labelled a plan to pay professional shooters to cull deer in national parks from helicopters as “a waste of taxpayers’ money” that will exacerbate the wild dog problem.

Food van destroyed

A takeaway food truck was destroyed by fire in Sale on Wednesday morning.

Allegations cause uproar at council meeting

Two residents caused an uproar during the Wellington Shire Council meeting on Tuesday night, after making allegations of bullying and “cover-ups”.

Thousands of dollars in chainsaws taken

Police are searching for two offenders who stole about $20,000 in chainsaws.

Esso rejects claims of standards slipping

ExxonMobil has strenuously rejected claims that it is letting safety standards slip at its offshore operations.

Trust disperses money to two hospitals

Two hospitals will each receive $100,000, as a trust set up in the aftermath of the Longford Gas Plants explosion and fire disperses money.

Nats talk timber inelection lead-up

State Nationals leader and shadow agriculture minister Peter Walsh was in Sale last week hearing concerns from local businesses about the future of the timber industry and the local jobs that rely on it.

A focus on connectivity and decentralisation

The Committees for Wellington and Gippsland have welcomed new leaders this year, both of whom look forward to representing the region’s interests at all levels.

Support for mental health study

The Sale-based Wellington Primary Care Partnership has secured funding to investigate the rarely examined link between mental health and shift work in regional areas.

Govts to set priorities for Princes Highway

Work has begun on a plan to prioritise infrastructure spending along the length of the Princes Highway from Sydney to Adelaide via Gippsland.

Man airlifted

A 70-year-old man was airlifted to Melbourne with serious injuries after a car accident on the Hyland Highway on Saturday morning.

Glory for sensational Swans

Stratford put in a stellar performance to win the East Gippsland senior football grand final, defeating Lakes Entrance.

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Grants for Sale Rotary, Maffra gymnastics from GCM

The Sale Rotary and Maffra Gymnastic clubs are among five organisations to share in $10,000 in the latest round of community grants from Gippsland...