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.
Police are investigating a theft from Sale hospital
Police are investigating a theft from Sale hospital on July 19, and want to speak with the male depicted in this image as he may be able to help with enquiries.
Police on scent of perfume
Following the theft of perfume from a pharmacy in Sale on May 28, police are seeking to contact the female in the image, as they believe she will be able to help with enquiries.
Daylight savings begins Sunday
Daylight saving will begin this Sunday. People should put their clocks forward one hour before going to bed Saturday night, with daylight saving officially coming into force at 2am Sunday.
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.
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.
Pavilion named for Maffra stalwart John Vardy
The main pavilion at the Maffra Recreation Reserve will be named in honour of John Vardy, subject to any community response against the proposal.
Council posts operating surplus
Wellington Shire Council posted a $26.1 million surplus for the past financial year.
Pumped hydro solution to power problems
Almost 4500 sites across Victoria, including many in Gippsland’s mountainous regions, have been identified as potential pumped hydro storage locations that could provide the country with as much as 100 per cent renewable energy in as little as 20 years.
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.
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