Level crossing upgrades
Level crossing safety on the Gippsland train line has been improved with the successful trial of newly installed axle counter technology east of Traralgon.
Police investigate Sale burglaries
Wellington Crime Investigation Unit is investigating a number of residential burglaries that have occurred over the past few weeks in Sale and surrounding areas.
Latrobe monitoring role for Webb
Former Wellington Shire Council chief executive Lyndon Webb has been appointed to improve governance at Latrobe City Council.
Gas ‘no’ vote urged
Onshore gas opponents have urged Senators to vote down the federal government's Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Bill 2014 in the Senate this week.
Police crackdown on drug, drink driving
Three motorists were charged in relation to drug and drink driving during a police operation last weekend.
Flying doctors cleared for new lease landing
The relocation of the Royal Flying Doctor Service to Sale came a step closer this week.
Police investigate assault and damage in Rosedale
Police are appealing for witnesses to a series of events in Rosedale on Monday morning.
Roads closed after flooding
Rising floodwaters forced the closure of roads this week.
Federation Training cuts 26 jobs in restructure
Twenty-six jobs will go across Gippsland as part of a restructure of Federation Training.
Federal grants cuts ‘a massive blow’
Gippsland councils will receive $37.4 million in Financial Assistance Grants from the federal government this financial year.
Lakes health ‘alarming’
A local campaigner for the health of the Gippsland Lakes says they are in serious decline, with ill-health compounded by increased volumes of sea water flowing into the lakes system.
Armed robbery charges heard
Sale Children's Court heard armed robbery charges on Monday when a 16-year-old Sale male was due to face court.