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Sale man charged over weapons imports

A 32-year-old Sale man is expected to be charged with offences relating to the alleged importation of weapons.

Suggested changes to Gippsland electorate

Some changes to the Gippsland federal electorate have been put forward to the Australian Electoral Commission.

Swimmers are unhappy with ‘temperature trigger’ for local pool

Wellington Shire Council’s offer of a free swim in the wake of a reduction in pool opening hours and an unpopular ‘temperature trigger’ of 25 degrees has left some users feeling short changed.

Gippsland Water to spend $2.8m on main

Gippsland Water will spend $2.8 million to replace water mains along York St, Sale, with the first stage of the project beginning soon.

Motorist ‘deliberately’ targets an echidna

A Stratford resident is calling on the public to help identify a cruel motorist who reportedly deliberately veered off the road to kill an echidna.

Heyfield woman injured in Darnum collision

A Heyfield woman was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a vehicle collision in west Gippsland on Sunday.

Classic racing from Marlay Point

For the first time in its 50-year history, the Marlay Point Overnight Race will include a classic division in 2018.

Wire barrier worries

The installation of roadside and centre of the road wire rope barriers on the Princes Highway between Sale and Bairnsdale is going ahead despite local concerns and calls from the Independent Riders Group to halt their installation across the state.

Wellington to welcome great ride

The Great Victorian Bike Ride will arrive in Wellington Shire on Monday, with numerous activities planned for at least 3000 visitors.

Insight into RAAF life

For the second consecutive year, RAAF Base, East Sale, has invited 10 regional indigenous students onto base to experience firsthand career opportunities with the Defence Force.

No bus review answers

The state government has not yet committed to a request for a review of Sale bus services.

Panels damaged on car

Police are investigating after a car was damaged in Maffra on Friday night.

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