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.





