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Seven candidates for Gippsland

A field of seven candidates will contest the lower house seat of Gippsland in the federal election.

An attack on father and son in Dargo

Sale detectives are investigating an alleged assault on two Dargo residents in their home early on Easter Sunday.

Remembering mates

Every year, whether it's selling poppies and badges, or attending the Anzac Day march or Remembrance Day services, 84-year-old Harry Jacobs is at the Stratford RSL sub-branch to remember others who served.

Lest we forget

On Thursday across Wellington Shire, residents woke early and gathered in the dark to solemnly pay their respects at Anzac Day dawn services.

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.

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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