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Challenge sets off

The fifth Sale to Sea Disability Kayak Challenge began on Wednesday morning, with more than 50 kayaks setting off on the 120 kilometre journey to Lakes Entrance.

School funds and builds its sports pitch

The new sports field at Guthridge Primary School was the result of 12 months’ hard work.

Dargo fires continue to burn

Two fires started by lightning strikes north-west and south-west of Dargo burning in the Alpine National Park have been held, according to Forest Fire Management Victoria.

Talking timber on Spring St

Workers and families from Australian Sustainable Hardwoods mill in Heyfield gathered on the steps of state parliament in Melbourne on Tuesday, hoping to put faces to the job losses the town will sustain if the mill is forced to close.

Employee nabbed over bank theft

UPDATED: A 46-year-old Won Wron woman has been arrested in relation to allegations of theft from a Yarram bank.

Suspicious Sale fire

Police are seeking assistance following a house fire in Sale early Wednesday morning.

Winds to test fire crews

Predicted northerly winds on Wednesday will test crews and control lines at the Crooked River and McCarthy Spur fires in the Alpine National Park.

Bushfire awareness needed

While fire agencies work to control two bushfires in the Dargo area, the community has been reminded to be vigilant as hot and dry conditions persist across Gippsland.

Update on Dargo area fires

UPDATED: The two fires started by lightning strikes on Saturday night, north-west and south-west of Dargo, are now 656 and 100 hectares respectively.

From Mount Hotham to Hobart on two wheels

If there's one thing CFA members excel in other than fighting fires, it's pulling together to help the community, and Allan Rankin is about to demonstrate this perfectly.

Two dollar ride levy outrages O’Brien

Gippsland South MLA Danny O'Brien has expressed disappointment the state government's proposed levy on commercial vehicle providers will affect Gippslanders.

Legion of Honour for Sale man

A Sale man has been honoured by France for his service during World War 2.

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