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Big barbie event raises more than $90,000

About 420 blokes from all over Gippsland and beyond came to Sale on Friday to share some time, company and tucker at the Biggest Ever Blokes Barbecue.

Rail bridge on track

The first of many local contractors has been awarded work to support the planning phase for the new rail bridge over the Avon River at Stratford.

Proposal for big seismic survey in Bass Strait knocked back

The proposal for a massive seismic survey in Bass Strait, which was causing significant concern to the offshore fishing fleet, has been refused by the federal approval agency.

Impacts of deaths may not be known for years

This month’s national bird count could reveal the true devastation caused by the poisoning of 406 wedge-tailed eagles on an east Gippsland farm.

Sheep, cattle prices are good, despite drought

Sheep and cattle prices at the Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange remain good, and in many instances are out-competing other regional saleyards, participants at a seminar on the future of the saleyards were told.

Big Tiger Snake is captured in Sale

The capture of a massive Tiger Snake at Lake Guyatt in Sale at the weekend is a stark reminder not to be complacent about the reptiles, according to a Gippsland snake catcher.

Deer numbers to ‘crash’ because of drought

Gippsland hunters are experiencing a knock-on affect of the drought as starving deer compete for dwindling food sources, and hunting bodies predict a population “crash”.

Foresters body releases a pre-election paper

Indigenous fire management skills should be integrated into Victoria’s firefighting planning to complement fuel reduction burning, according to the state’s forestry experts.

No overtaking lane plans for the Sale-Maffra Rd

Despite years of community frustration, and a new Facebook page calling for them, there are still no plans to introduce overtaking lanes on the Sale-Maffra Rd.

Heritage overlay fix

Wellington Shire Council has moved to correct an historical mapping error in Yarram.

Stratford’s $1.1 million street facelift finished

The streets of Stratford have received a facelift, with a $1.1 million streetscape project recently completed by Wellington Shire Council.

Candidate wants more help for farmers

Gippsland East independent candidate Matt Stephenson wants more action to help farmers.

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