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A Good Christmas

Sale and Maffra's business and tourism associations report on positive Christmas promotions

Duck hunting season announced

The 2017 duck hunting season will open on Saturday, March 18, lasting for 12 weeks, before closing on Monday, June 12.

Spikes found on walking track

THE discovery of metal spikes along a walking track has prompted authorities to issue a warning.

Algae level monitoring stepped up

Algae level monitoring in the Gippsland Lakes has been increased to once a week, to ensure more comprehensive reporting in the warmer weather.

Ice, heroin, cocaine and marijuana seized in Sale

Routine police stop uncovers a horde of drugs

Hot cricket follows Christmas break

THE Sale Maffra Cricket Association resumed on Saturday after the Christmas break, with drinks breaks most welcome in the extremely hot conditions.

Firefighters fly into action

Forest Fire Management Victoria this week took to the air to suppress smaller fires across Gippsland.

‘Christmas miracle’ for Sale family

A Sale family is overjoyed after being reunited with beloved dog Diesel, which had been missing for almost four months.

Joe’s wish comes true

Longford Primary School student Joe Hall had his wish to go on a cruise granted when Make-A-Wish visited assembly with a special surprise.

Prison officers graduate

Marching in to the beat of a pipe band, the latest crop of correctional officers graduated from Fulham Correctional Centre on Wednesday.

Licence suspended

A Maffra woman has had her licence immediately suspended for 11 months, after blowing more than double the legal blood alcohol concentration limit on Wednesday.

Pedestrian bridge for Maxfields Rd

Residents annoyed at a decision to build a pedestrian bridge have not ruled out taking further action to ensure a crossing for vehicles is constructed.

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