Stratfords reunion is a ‘huge success’
The 2018 Stratfords of the World reunion has been hailed a huge success.
Drought package ‘falls short’
A $5 million drought package just announced by the state government falls short of providing urgent relief for drought-stricken farmers and doesn’t hit the target, according to farmers.
Campaign encourages women to get active
The Gippy Girls Can campaign was launched with a showcase day at Sale Botanic Gardens, to encourage women and girls to play a sport and get active.
Figures show a surge in STIs in Wellington Shire
A significant increase in sexually transmissible infections in Wellington Shire is prompting calls for people to look after their own sexual health and get tested.
Crash in York St
Emergency crews attended a collision at the York St-Macalister St intersection in Sale on Monday afternoon.
Track maintenance this weekend
Temporary track speed restrictions will be removed during maintenance works on the Gippsland line this weekend.
Contaminated strawberry punnet in Yarram
The Queensland Police Service is investigating the contamination of strawberries in Queensland, with one affected punnet sold in Yarram.
Uncertain future for peafowl
Despite brewing community concern about Sale Botanic Garden’s iconic families of peacocks, peahens and peachicks, Wellington Shire Council says it has no responsibility for the birds.
Golden Beach garden gets green thumbs going
The Golden Beach community garden is springing into life, following months of work by a group of local volunteers, including a dedicated team from the local Men’s Shed.
Knitters purling for a better life
Planned Activity Group participants were rewarded for their hours of knitting when their items were donated to provide ‘A Better Life for Foster Kids’ on Wednesday.
Stair climbing for Lifeline and the Black Dog Institute
Five Sale fire fighters are still recovering after running up 496 steps in the recent Melbourne Firefighters’ Stair Climb.
Yarram working to attract medicos
Hopes that Yarram’s shortage of doctors will soon be addressed were raised at last Tuesday night’s public meeting organised by a lobby group.
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