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Library begins new chapter

The staff at Sale Library are busy packing almost 5000 books, magazines and digital offerings for the daunting move to the new Port of Sale precinct in the New Year.

Grand name for Canal road

The road through the Port of Sale will be given a “grand” name.

MHR’s ‘wheels up’ plane landing scare

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester was involved in a “wheels up” landing at West Sale Airport last month.

Crime down by more than 10 per cent in Wellington

Overall crime has decreased in Wellington Shire a notable 10.3 per cent during the past year, according to the latest statistics.

Car is impounded

An 18-year-old man has made Santa’s naughty list, after doing a burn-out in front of a marked police vehicle.

More beds for Fulham Correctional Centre?

Fulham Correctional Centre, which already houses 845 male prisoners, may expand even more following a state government announcement to fund 470 new beds across the state prison system.

Victoria bans puppy farming

Victoria has become the first state in Australia to ban puppy farming.

Pilatus’ Sale HQ

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus will open a new headquarters in Sale to manage military contracts and operations across Australasia.

Taxpayers paid $50.6m for mill

A state budget update has revealed the government paid $50.6 million to buy a share of Australian Sustainable Hardwoods.

VCE’s class acts

Wellington Shire’s secondary schools are reportedly thrilled at this year’s VCE results, which were released on Friday.

Packed festival

Maffra's main street was packed with people, stalls and Christmas activities on Friday night, attracting hundreds of people.

Rosedale man to stand trial on murder charge

A Rosedale man facing a murder charge following the death of a man in February will stand trial, after pleading not guilty.

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