Native forest, plantation mix needed
The state opposition has supported using plantations to supplement Gippsland’s native forest industry, but opposes any moves to stop native forest harvesting.
Woodside fire results in highway closure
CFA crews were called to a large grass and scrub fire north of Woodside on Wednesday afternoon.
Carmel comes up trumps on a countback
Stratford resident Carmel Ripper has been catapulted into Keith Mills’ vacant Northern Ward seat following a countback of votes from last year’s election.
School bus is destroyed by fire
Firefighters were called to a school bus fire on the Bruthen-Nowa Nowa Rd on Wednesday afternoon, which involved children from Sale.
Sale man rescued after boat capsizes
A man was rescued near McLoughlins Beach after his boat capsized about a kilometre offshore on Monday.
L-plater fails drug test
An L-plater without a fully licensed driver failed a drug test in Myrtlebank on Monday.
Gippsland says ‘yes’
Wellington Shire’s residents rejoiced after months of campaigning at a ‘yes’ party in Sale on Wednesday night, as the nation-wide survey revealed an overwhelming vote in favour of same-sex marriage.
Curbing the shire’s overdose rates
A training session on how to respond administer an opioid reversal medication was held in Sale last week to address the rapidly increasing ambulance attendances for overdoses in the Wellington Shire.
Contract for Cowwarr upgrade
Cowwarr Recreation Reserve will get its long-awaited upgrade, with Wellington Shire Council awarding the contract for the clubrooms redevelopment.
Lease uncertainty hinders museum
Gippsland Armed Forces Museum has called for a resolution to the uncertainty that has dogged its current lease arrangements.
Road barriers block buses
Recently installed barriers along the Sale-Maffra Rd are too close to the road for some bus drivers to open their doors in an emergency.
Nats launch TAFE relocation petition
Gippsland South MLA Danny O'Brien has launched a petition calling on the state government to fund the relocation of Federation Training's Fulham campus into Sale.
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Looking back on the past year (2025)
December 2024:
A STORY that missed last year’s review, but deserves highlighting was the launch of Gippsland Jersey’s seventh Farming Conversations calendar championing mental health....
