Business as usual for MHR
Gippsland MHR Darren Chester was reappointed as federal Minister for Veterans' and Defence Personnel on Sunday afternoon by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Capital works underway
The extension of the main runway at West Sale Airport was been completed as part of $6 million works.
Mental health Royal Commission in Sale
The Royal Commission into Victoria's mental health system visited Sale last Tuesday, as part of its community consultation sessions around the country, hearing from the local community about their experiences and ideas for change.
Port nominated for awards
Wellington's Port of Sale has been shortlisted in two categories of the Victorian Architecture Awards 2019.
RFAs fall short of expectations, but must factor climate change
Victoria's Regional Forest Agreements have not met the timber industry's expectations, but must include the likely impact of climate change and threats to endangered species, according to a report on the RFA process.
LRH allocated state planning money
Money for the expansion of Latrobe Regional Hospital will be included in the state budget today.
Man dies in crash at Foster
A man has died following a single vehicle crash in Foster.
Budget wish list
Investment in road and rail infrastructure and help for drought-affected communities in the Wellington Shire predictably top many local wish lists for next week's state budget.
Duplication must be funded in budget
The Nationals have stepped up pressure on the Labor government to provide funding in Monday's budget to finish the duplication of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale.
Red Shield Appeal this weekend
The Salvation Army Sale Corps is calling on people to give generously during this weekend's Red Shield Appeal, which helps fund its work assisting people in need.
Joint drought document presented to state
East Gippsland and Wellington shire councils have presented their joint 'Gippsland Drought Response Proposal - Looking Ahead', to the state government.
Air-con is great, but train travellers need more
The long haul carriages in service on the Bairnsdale line that form part of V/Line's classic N set locomotives have received their long awaited air-conditioning upgrade.





