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Help is on its way

Locals are pitching in for drought relief.

Getting the ball rolling

People of all abilities have had the chance to try wheelchair basketball in Sale.

Spot on

In its 60th year, the Gippsland and District International Winter Dog Show, held in Maffra, brought sunshine and hundreds of dogs of all shapes and sizes.

Maffra hospital commitment sought

Politicians from both major parties have been urged to give pre-election commitments to funding upgrades for the Maffra and District Hospital.

Motel owner addresses concerns

The owner of a Rosedale motel has responded to community concern over a planning application for the site.

Chester calls for unity

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has urged Liberal Party MPs responsible for ending Malcolm Turnbull’s leadership to “pull their heads in” and unite behind new Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Lucky escape

A man escaped uninjured after hitting a tree with his vehicle near Woodside on Sunday.

Council seeks drought support

Wellington Shire Council will seek an increase in state government support for drought-affected farmers.

Fire restrictions begin soon

Fire restrictions begin in Wellington Shire on September 10.

Chester to the crossbench?

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has thrown himself into the leadership turbulence in Canberra, saying on Tuesday that a new Prime Minister should not assume the rest of the Coalition will fall into line behind them.

Footy fundraiser to fight cancer

St Mary’s Primary School Sale is gearing up to fight cancer on September 7 with its Footy Colours Day fundraiser, and is encouraging everyone to join the Fight Cancer Foundation team and do the same.

Netting ban push heads to parliament

The push to improve the health of the Gippsland Lakes and ban commercial netting in the waterways heads to parliament on Friday, with organisers set to meet with both sides of politics.

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