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Baby doc delivers sad news

One of Maffra’s most respected and loved ‘baby doctors’, Dr Tony Wright, is regretfully saying farewell to the early mornings and late nights in the delivery room after a career spent welcoming about 2000 babies into the world.

Thanks to all our volunteers

The Sale Mall was a sea of uniforms on Saturday, as Volunteer Week ended with a thank you day.

How St Mary’s rolls

St Mary’s Primary School, Sale, got to enjoy a morning on the Bicycle Network’s Pump Track, a mini BMX course, after winning a sticker design competition.

Man is in custody over firearms

A warrant executed on a Carrajung Lower property at the weekend revealed unsecured loaded firearms.

Wind farm plans progress

Consultation has taken place in Yarram and Morwell this week, as preliminary plans progress to build a huge windfarm in Commonwealth waters off Port Albert.

Bishop supports redress scheme

Bishop of Sale Patrick O’Regan said he fully supported a statement issued on Wednesday by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Catholic Religious Australia, in which it confirmed its entry into the national redress scheme.

Shire budget wish lists

Funding for the Boisdale Recreation Reserve and walking paths in Loch Sport are among submissions made to Wellington Shire Council’s draft budget.

Four group actions in Sale Diocese mooted

Catholic Church entities in Gippsland look likely to have to tackle legal action on several fronts, as yet more allegations emerge of historical child sexual offences.

Rusty shovel putts a smile on golfers’ dials

Wormburners, shanks and the ‘Happy Gilmore’ run-up were common sights at the Maffra Rusty Shovel Charity Golf Day.

New trailer supports Bike Ed

Wellington Shire Council launched its new Bike Ed trailer last week, which will be used by local school children.

Fancy a cuppa?

Teacups clinked together, decorated cupcakes beckoned and chins most definitely wagged, as Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea got underway across the region on Thursday.

Yarram marks centenary of an historic flight

Yarram commemorated the centenary of the first military aircraft mission from Australian soil.

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