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.
Transport disruptions as a result of fires
People need to check before they travel, with disruptions to rail and bus services and road closures as a result of bushfires across Gippsland.
Region remains on high alert
Firefighters and several communities across Wellington Shire were on high alert over the weekend, as several fires burning across Gippsland spread rapidly in the hot, dry conditions.
Stay informed, authorities warn Gippslanders
Wellington Shire residents have been implored to go over their fire plans.
Fire threat
Bushfires sparked by lightning are threatening homes in Wellington Shire and blanketing the region in smoke.
Ignored and forgotten
A local farmer says the state government is not listening to farmers, pointing to last week’s announcement that farmers in central and east Gippsland will receive one-off cash payments of up to $3500.
Marley St works are delayed by about two months
Changes in requirements to deal with the gas main have caused delays in the reconstruction of part of a Sale street.
Blue-green algae warning for two local lakes
Blue-green algae has been detected in Lake Glenmaggie and Lake Wellington, and authorities are warning people not to swim, fish or come into contact with the water.
Federal boost for new pavilion
The federal government will contribute $250,000 to the redevelopment of the pavilion at Briagolong Recreation Reserve.
Some vacant shops, but optimism remains
The Sale business community remains optimistic, despite some vacant shops.
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