Fire threat
Bushfires sparked by lightning are threatening homes in Wellington Shire and blanketing the region in smoke.
Convicted murderer is back in court again
A convicted murderer has been sentenced over breaching a community corrections order.
Origin signs off on an agreement to buy Golden Beach gas
Origin has signed an agreement with GB Energy to buy all natural gas produced from GB Energy’s Golden Beach field, in the offshore Gippsland Basin.
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.
West Sale a ‘centre for aviation education’
West Sale Airport is being touted as the ‘centre for aviation education’ in Gippsland, following news it will become a key player in the aviation sector for Victoria.
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.
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