Sale Show is back
The Sale Agricultural Society, now running from its recently constructed headquarters, has a few new things for this year’s Sale Show.
Drugs can have long-lasting effects, drivers warned
Drivers and drug users may be unaware how long after consumption illicit drugs can be detected, the Sale Magistrates’ Court has heard.
Locals driving drought relief
One of several initiatives popping up across the district, there was a massive line around the corner for Sale’s Aussie Disposals’ drought relief gala on Thursday evening.
Stratfords of the World
It only comes around every two years, and this time, it’s our Stratford’s time to shine.
Beamer in blue
Get used to seeing highway cops in souped-up Beamers.
More changes proposed
District football leagues, including North Gippsland and East Gippsland, will have under 17s competitions if the recommendations of an AFL Gippsland review are adopted.
Landmark agreement signed
A landmark agreement between Gunaikurnai land owners and the state government was signed at Stratford’s Knob Reserve at the weekend, to guide the joint management of 10 parks and reserves in Gippsland.
Rosedale roundabout officially opens
The new roundabout in Rosedale on the Princes Highway is officially open.
Good times to continue at Sale Memorial Hall
Sale Memorial Hall is set for a facelift, with funding secured to help modernise the building, which will fund the introduction of heating and cooling, acoustic panels, a public address system and asbestos removal.
One of Gippsland’s dairy success stories
Farmers and industry representatives at last Tuesday’s Farming for Success conference in Sale heard how in times of crisis, some Gippsland farmers achieve success by thinking outside the square on value adding, innovation, emerging markets, and “growth agriculture”.
New life for Sale Memorial Hall
Sale Memorial Hall will be refurbished and modernised to help attract major events and increase usage of the facility, with Wellington Shire Council receiving a $486,538 grant under the Latrobe Valley Authority’s Community Facility Fund.
Esso explores for new gas sources
A subsidiary of ExxonMobil has begun an offshore exploration drilling program in the Gippsland Basin to search for new sources of gas.





