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Long weekend police blitz targets drivers

Dangerous drivers could find themselves sidelined if they give Victoria Police a reason to penalise them this grand final long weekend.

The Priscilla Flotilla

A fun new event at Lake Glenmaggie has been organised to raise money to support breast cancer sufferers. The Priscilla Flotilla, on October 8, will see dozens of boats and watercraft "all dressed up" and looking fabulous, for a "promenade of silliness on the water", according to organiser Alanna Smith.

Meet Ivan, Australia’s longest serving butcher

After 72 years in the trade, Newry's most loved meat man, Ivan McNally, has decided it's finally time to close up shop.

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.

When fledglings take flight

Sale under 13 and Maffra under 17 netballers walked away from Moe’s courts with Gippsland League 2017 premiership flags on Saturday.

Art works brighten up station

Two colourful and creative art works are helping to brighten up Sale Station as part of volunteer efforts and the ongoing beautification of the site.

A muddy good time at Heyfield

What's better than a whole school's worth of children having the time of their lives on the last day of the school term?

The One-Inch High Samurai

The One-Inch Samurai returned to 545 last week.

Motorcycle impounded

A Traralgon man will spend the next month without his motorcycle after being caught travelling at 78 kilometres per hour over the speed limit.

Horrific crash near Omeo claims lives

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision near Omeo on Sunday that killed two sisters.

Fire season arrives in high country

DELWP and CFA brigades from across Gippsland have been deployed to fight bushfires burning near Dargo, two near Buchan and near Marlo.

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