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Great bike ride abandoned

After a week of spectacular scenery and challenging conditions, the final two days of the Great Victorian Bike Ride was cancelled on Friday night.

Hospital review released

A review of the workplace culture at Central Gippsland Health has not revealed any systemic issues suggesting a poor workplace culture.

Tick for West Sale expansion

The state government has ticked off planning approvals for a major upgrade of the West Sale Airport.

Good drenching for Wellington

While it certainly wasn’t the ‘unprecedented’ super storm the state was braced for, the weekend’s rain still managed to put a dampener on most of Gippsland’s weekend plans.

Drive to succeed

Three golfers will play a 72-hole marathon to help fight melanoma.

Top cop says wire rope barriers will save lives

Victoria's top cop for road safety, Assistant Commissioner Doug Fryer, has come out swinging in support of wire rope barrier upgrades.

Beach bike break

More than 3000 Great Victorian Bike Ride participants pedalled through the local area this week.

Three months prison following a string of offences

A Sale man has been sentenced to three months prison for a variety of offences, including affray and driving while disqualified.

‘Flawed’ puppy farm legislation

A local dog breeder has renewed his vow to move interstate if the state government’s puppy farm legislation is adopted.

A deluge is predicted

A huge deluge is expected across the state on Friday and Saturday.

UK award for Roulettes

The RAAF Roulettes aerobatics team has been recognised for its skill and public relations efforts, with a prestigious Grand Masters Medal award from the London-based Honourable Company of Air Pilots.

Special charge schemes for Wurruk and Yarram

Wellington Shire Council intends to declare special charge schemes to upgrade roads in Wurruk and Yarram.

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