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Heyfield remains stoic

Despite looming job losses at the ASH green mill, Heyfield is determined to carry on.

Next steps for Kalbar project

Last Tuesday's Gippsland Times article regarding a public meeting about the proposed Fingerboard mineral sands open cut mine at Glenaladale incorrectly described the materials sought as "heavy metals".

New aged care facility to open next month

More than $1.5 million each year has been allocated for a new aged care home in Sale to provide 24 additional aged care places in Wellington Shire.

Duo nabbed at port

Two Heyfield men have been arrested by police at the Port of Sale, a stone's throw from the police station.

Govt money to boost jobs and tourism

Two projects in the Sale area will receive money as part of a state government package to create jobs in Gippsland.

Fed Training plight

Student contact hours at Federation Training fell by almost 700,000 hours and about a third of its workforce left between 2014 and 2015, the TAFE's recently released annual report shows.

Hopes of no more pong near port

The rezoning of two pieces of land is being sought before a new sewage pumping station can be built in Sale.

Workers walk off job at gas plant on Tuesday

Maintenance workers at Esso's Longford Gas Plants walked off the job on Tuesday in support of the CFMEU's campaign to halt the decline of workers' conditions.

Local police welcome the new 40kmh rule

Senior police have welcomed reduced speed limits in areas where vehicles are passing some emergency service or police vehicles.

Heyfield incidents

Police are investigating several incidents which occurred in Heyfield at the weekend.

Planning a trip to Antarctica

Former Sale resident Laura Trotta will trade Australia's extreme February heat for temperatures well below zero when she heads to Antarctica next year.

Swerving car reports

Police are seeking information about a stolen car reported weaving across the road and towards oncoming traffic on the Princes Highway.

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