Playing a waiting game
Residents close to bushfire areas have been playing a familiar waiting game.
Fire threat far from over
Local fire warnings have been downgraded to advice messages, as fire behaviour has moderated in the past few days, but authorities are warning there is potential for it to flare again during this weekend’s warmer weather and predicted winds.
CCTV cameras will be installed in Sale soon
The installation of a long-awaited CCTV security system in Sale in April is expected to improve security and reduce crime in the central business district.
Report of harassment by man near lake
A young Gippsland woman who was harassed and intimidated by a man at Lake Guthridge in Sale on Monday night is warning other women to be alert.
Heyfield man is jailed over false imprisonment
A Heyfield man who held two people against their will for three days, threatening, beating and sexually assaulting them, has been sentenced to serve five years behind bars.
Police officer is found guilty of assault
A Victoria Police Senior Constable was found guilty on Monday of two counts of unlawful assault in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court, after an investigation by Victoria’s independent police oversight body, IBAC.
$1.23m for Ashleigh House
Ashleigh House in Sale will receive $1.23 million in federal government funding to improve accommodation options for aged care residents.
Woman attacked with hammer
Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after two people were assaulted in Morwell.
Bushfire update
A band of lightning crossed parts of Gippsland on Monday evening, starting 21 new fires.
Man is fined over firearm possession in national park
Parks Victoria has successfully prosecuted a Neerim man in the Sale Magistrates’ Court for possession of a firearm in the Alpine National Park.
Prison nurse industrial action
Fulham Correctional Centre nurses will escalate their industrial action with a stop work and community rally on Thursday as part of what they say is a campaign for fair wages and conditions.
Global peace run
Runners from across the globe converged on Araluen Primary School last Tuesday to share messages of peace and humanity as part of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run.
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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...
