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Fires declared contained

Following a long and concerted firefighting effort, emergency services have declared the last of the Gippsland bushfires contained.

Headspace for Sale

Money for a Headspace centre in Sale has been included in the federal budget.

Finding skeletons

Finding skeletons in the closet is something the genealogy enthusiasts at Sale and District Family History Group are used to. And it's not just their own.

Dispelling myths about Mormons

The Sale branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening its doors to the community so people can find out what the church is really about.

Blue green algae in MID

Southern Rural Water has issued a blue green algae warning for Macalister Irrigation District channels and in the Macalister River in Maffra.

Around the maypole

About 1000 people took to Sale Primary School's grounds for its annual fundraising garden party last Thursday evening, with students, teachers and parents enjoying the festivities, stalls and the school's signature maypole dancing.

Zero tolerance for illegal hunting activity

With hog deer season approaching, Stratford police are warning hunters any illegal activity will not be tolerated.

No trains again

Trains on the Gippsland line will be replaced by buses, as upgrades on metropolitan lines shared by Gippsland trains take place, from Saturday until April 23.

Farmers take action

EXCLUSIVE | A group of proactive local farmers have taken matters into their own hands, banding together to complete an unfinished section of highway duplication in Kilmany.

Exploration licence for offshore wind farm

UPDATED | The federal government has approved a deed of licence to allow Offshore Energy to undertake resource exploration for a wind farm off the Gippsland coast.

Police officer found guilty of assault

A police officer found guilty of unlawfully assaulting a person in custody in September 2016 has been convicted and placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond.

ExxonMobil 50-year milestone

April 14 will mark Australia's offshore petroleum industry's golden jubilee.

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