‘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.
Woolies price rise welcomed
Woolworths has increased the price of its milk, with other supermarkets urged to follow suit.
Life bans for racing couple
Well-known local greyhound identities Des Dooley and his wife Dianne will appeal life bans handed down by the independent Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board.
Hopeful of filling the kitty
The debt-ridden Lakeside Club is facing an uncertain future and is hoping a sell-off of assets will be the windfall it needs to stay afloat.
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