Deer cull ‘a waste of money’
The Gippsland Wild Dog Advisory Group has labelled a plan to pay professional shooters to cull deer in national parks from helicopters as “a waste of taxpayers’ money” that will exacerbate the wild dog problem.
Food van destroyed
A takeaway food truck was destroyed by fire in Sale on Wednesday morning.
Allegations cause uproar at council meeting
Two residents caused an uproar during the Wellington Shire Council meeting on Tuesday night, after making allegations of bullying and “cover-ups”.
Trust disperses money to two hospitals
Two hospitals will each receive $100,000, as a trust set up in the aftermath of the Longford Gas Plants explosion and fire disperses money.
Nats talk timber inelection lead-up
State Nationals leader and shadow agriculture minister Peter Walsh was in Sale last week hearing concerns from local businesses about the future of the timber industry and the local jobs that rely on it.
A focus on connectivity and decentralisation
The Committees for Wellington and Gippsland have welcomed new leaders this year, both of whom look forward to representing the region’s interests at all levels.
Support for mental health study
The Sale-based Wellington Primary Care Partnership has secured funding to investigate the rarely examined link between mental health and shift work in regional areas.
Big fodder convoy rolls into the Port of Sale
Up to 30 hay-laden trucks, utes and trailers provided an impressive spectacle for motorists in and around Sale on Saturday, as volunteer drivers for the Need for Feed fundraising drive arrived at the Port of Sale.
Govts to set priorities for Princes Highway
Work has begun on a plan to prioritise infrastructure spending along the length of the Princes Highway from Sydney to Adelaide via Gippsland.
Man airlifted
A 70-year-old man was airlifted to Melbourne with serious injuries after a car accident on the Hyland Highway on Saturday morning.
Glory for sensational Swans
Stratford put in a stellar performance to win the East Gippsland senior football grand final, defeating Lakes Entrance.
Collision claims policeman
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 21-year-old man following the fatal collision near Orbost on Friday which killed an off-duty policeman taking part in the Wall to Wall ride.
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