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Driver charged over police officer’s death

The driver of the four wheel drive vehicle involved in the death of a Sale police officer on Wednesday is facing charges of culpable driving and dangerous driving causing death.

Tyres slashed in Sale

With at least 10 incidents of tyre slashing in Sale in the past week, police are seeking public help.

Attempt to steal ATM

Police are seeking information after offenders attempted to haul away an ATM from the United Service Station in Raglan St, Sale on Saturday morning.

Gippsland Grammar opens $2.5m sports facility

Gippsland Grammar officially unveiled its $2.5 million state of the art multi-purpose hall and gymnasium facility on Wednesday.

Councillors back status quo for shire elections

Wellington Shire Council does not want to change the way councillors are elected throwing its support to the retention of an unsubdivided municipality.

Fatal crash at Lindenow South

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision that has claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Wednesday morning.

Holiday mixed bag

Only a handful of traders elected to open in Sale on the grand final eve holiday, while beach areas were booming during a spate of summer-like weather.

Mozzie program vote today

Wellington Shire Council will vote on whether to implement a revised mosquito monitoring program.

Tree, power lines drama

Branches from a tree hacked by vandals early Sunday morning in Sale later fell across power lines, causing power disruption.

Man drowns at Walhalla

A 48-year-old man drowned after a kayaking accident at Walhalla on Friday afternoon.

Crime rates stable

Crime rates in the Wellington Shire remained largely stable throughout last financial year, but the region still recorded almost 4300 offences.

Drink and drug driving

Police nabbed drivers for drug and alcohol offences at the weekend.

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