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Thanks to all our volunteers

The Sale Mall was a sea of uniforms on Saturday, as Volunteer Week ended with a thank you day.

How St Mary’s rolls

St Mary’s Primary School, Sale, got to enjoy a morning on the Bicycle Network’s Pump Track, a mini BMX course, after winning a sticker design competition.

Shire budget wish lists

Funding for the Boisdale Recreation Reserve and walking paths in Loch Sport are among submissions made to Wellington Shire Council’s draft budget.

Four group actions in Sale Diocese mooted

Catholic Church entities in Gippsland look likely to have to tackle legal action on several fronts, as yet more allegations emerge of historical child sexual offences.

Rusty shovel putts a smile on golfers’ dials

Wormburners, shanks and the ‘Happy Gilmore’ run-up were common sights at the Maffra Rusty Shovel Charity Golf Day.

New trailer supports Bike Ed

Wellington Shire Council launched its new Bike Ed trailer last week, which will be used by local school children.

Fancy a cuppa?

Teacups clinked together, decorated cupcakes beckoned and chins most definitely wagged, as Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea got underway across the region on Thursday.

Yarram marks centenary of an historic flight

Yarram commemorated the centenary of the first military aircraft mission from Australian soil.

CFA response times in Sale show some improvement

Response times to fires in Sale have improved since the last quarter.

Cracking ideas at Maffra breakfast

Ninety-five of Maffra’s business owners and operators shared breakfast together last Wednesday, listening to eggscellent advice on how to bring home the bacon.

V/Line passengers can claim for fare reimbursement

Gippsland train passengers will be reimbursed for travel last Thursday afternoon and Friday following an unforeseen suspension of the Gippsland line.

Hundreds of nappies donated

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, has handed over more than 870 nappies of various sizes and brands to Uniting Gippsland.

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