Petition calls for manned police station in Maffra
A petition circulating online is calling for increased police presence in Maffra, following an alleged recent “increase in crime”.
Esso protest ticks over 600 days
Protestors chanted “Union! Power!” and sung Queen’s We Are The Champions as the “EssoUGLY” dispute clocked over to more than 600 days last Thursday.
Gippy Rocks Festival rock ’n’ rolls into town
Rock and roll enthusiasts were treated to a three day extravaganza throughout Sale last week, as revellers stepped back into the 1950’s and 60’s to relive one of the most defining eras of music history.
‘Help is on the way’ — PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison saw first-hand just how horrific drought conditions had become across Wellington Shire during a visit to local farms on Sunday, and announced more support was on the way to help Gippsland farmers and families cope with unprecedented conditions.
Farmers disappointed by state drought relief
The region’s farmers have been left crestfallen, after the state Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes visited Gippsland on Friday to announce a “relatively small contribution” for drought support, that excluded rate relief.
Farewell flight
It was a bittersweet day for members of the Royal Australian Air Force’s elite formation aerobatic team The Roulettes on Friday, as the Pilatus PC-9/A aircraft flew out of RAAF Base East Sale for the final time.
Offshore wind farm delayed
A bold proposal to build Australia’s first offshore wind farm near Port Albert has become political ammunition for the maritime union, which claims it is being unnecessarily delayed by a federal government opposed to renewable energy.
Race the Rubeena runs again
Sale's answer to the Puffing Billy Great Train Race was another success, with the second running of ‘Race the Rubeena’ attracting a large contingent to the Port of Sale last Sunday.
Rosedale altercation
Rosedale police are seeking witnesses to an incident in the town.
Farmers to receive payments
Drought-affected farmers in central and east Gippsland will be eligible for payments of $3500 or $2500 from the state government.
Gippsland fires are now contained
The Walhalla-Stoney Creek Road and Thomson-Jordan Divide fires have been declared contained.
Pump station works underway
Work has begun on the construction of a multi-million dollar outfall sewer pump station in Foster St, Sale.





