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Dream to restore Flooding Creek

Sale-born philanthropist and builder Jason Thatcher has a vision to leave the world in a better state for the next generation.

Aussie, NZ connection remains strong

Specialised New Zealand firefighters supported Forest Fire Management Victoria with fire fighting and clean-up efforts across 100,000 hectares of the Alpine National Park.

Support for those with impaired vision

The support, friendship and education services of volunteer groups like Gippsland VIPac is a guiding light for many vision-impaired people in the Sale district.

Frightening experience

A pregnant Sale mum who went into labour just hours after her car struck wandering stock on the Sale-Heyfield Rd wants to send a big 'thank you' to all first responders.

Councils to share and save costs

Wellington Shire Council will continue looking into ways of combining back-office service with other Gippsland councils.

30 years as a poppy seller

As Anzac Day approaches, Sale resident Brenda Mills-Hayden has again been busy selling poppies and badges, maintaining a strong legacy of military service and remembrance in her family.

Monkey bike impounded

A monkey bike has been impounded and its rider is expected to be charged with driving offences after police nabbed him in Sale.

Drought measures are ‘an insult’: local MPs

Pasture recovery grants made available to help drought-affected farmers rebuild pastures have been slammed as totally inadequate.

Report outlines strengths and challenges

An analysis of Gippsland's strengths and challenges prepared for Infrastructure Victoria has reported that two of the main challenges for Gippslanders are climate change and employment decline.

O’Brien wants minister to meet with residents

The state minister for planning has not agreed to meet with residents opposed to the proposed Alberton wind farm.

Solar-powered factory

Steel manufacturer Fabpro has entered a new phase, after the opening of a new state of the art cordless factory in Rosedale.

Big Easter weekend

The Easter long weekend brought plenty of visitors to Wellington Shire to enjoy the fabulous autumn sunshine and a range of Easter-related activities.

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Next two Gippsland Times issues a day early

The Gippsland Times will be published a day earlier the next two weeks. Issues will hit the newsstands on Tuesday, December 23, and Tuesday, December...