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Optus’ $4m commitment for Sale

Olympic swimming legend Ian Thorpe was in Sale last week to announce a $4 million upgrade to Optus’ 4G mobile coverage in Sale and surrounds.

Sports complex should be upgraded — Bull

The need to upgrade the Cameron Sports Complex in Maffra was the topic of discussion when Gippsland East MLA Tim Bull met with representatives of the Maffra Gymnastic Club last week.

House destroyed

Seven Sri Lankan nationals were lucky to escape uninjured on Saturday after a fire destroyed a Wurruk house.

Targeting riders, drivers

Local police are targeting the behaviour of riders and drivers during Operation Motosafe this month.

Sophie is a state youth ambassador

Unlike the scarecrows that dot her farm, Rosedale's Sophie Crooke has been recognised for much more than just being outstanding in her field.

Police praise driver behaviour during the long weekend

Wellington Highway Patrol said it was a credit to all the motorists who travelled through the area that only 53 general traffic offences were recorded during the long weekend.

Allegations man was threatened with a knife in Dawson St, Sale

A man is in custody after an alleged attempted armed robbery in Sale on Saturday night.

Esso hits back at union claims

The Australian head of Esso's production operations has defended the oil giant's commitment to the Gippsland community, against a sea of union "misinformation" and claims that it pays no tax.

Demolition underway

The old Sale Ambulance Station in Cunninghame St is being demolished to make way for a new state-of-the-art facility.

Bushfire escape

A Heyfield family was lucky to escape after a bushfire rapidly approached during a camping trip near Buchan at the weekend.

Sprinkler system stolen

Police are appealing for public help after a sprinkler system was stolen from Boisdale Consolidated School sometime between 3pm on Tuesday and 10am Wednesday.

Farmer faces court over taking water from bore

A 42-year-old Rosedale farmer was fined after pleading guilty to interfering with a water meter on his property. The man used a magnet to interfere with a bore, allowing him to take water without the consent of Southern Rural Water.

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