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We need $200m to finish duplication

With more than $200 million needed to complete the Princes Highway duplication between Sale and Traralgon, Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss has been invited to inspect progress on the project.

Asbestos dust found and staff notified

An asbestos audit which detected asbestos dust in a computer server room leased to Sale Specialist School has prompted professional removal and notification to staff of the incident.

Parking review

Australia Post says it will review parking at its York St, Sale, site following concerns regarding safety and access in and out of the car park.

Bishop’s flying visit

Amid controversy surrounding her use of travel entitlments, Bronwyn Bishop visited Sale only days before resigning as speaker.

Girls are encouraged to look at engineering opportunities

Sale College technology students are being mentored by their peers from University of Melbourne in an attempt to open their eyes to potential career opportunities.

Hospital funds increase

Central Gippsland Health Service will receive a boost of $926,000 in the 2015-16 budget allocations for Victorian hospitals, taking its annual budget allocation to $57.9 million.

School burgled

Boisdale Consolidated School was burgled in the early hours of Wednesday, July 22, thieves making off with cash.

Esso locks out its own workers

Esso upped the ante in its protracted industrial negotiations with its workers on Tuesday, locking out its maintenance staff without pay for two hours a day, escalating the dispute over wages, manning levels and working conditions.

Gas inquiry water worries

VFF asks for current moratorium on the exploration and extraction of gas to be extended.

Superintendent’s column

The first in a regular series of columns by police Superintendent Brad Dixon.

Federal senators hauled over coals

Federal senators John Madigan and Ricky Muir were in town last Wednesday, visiting Sale College to work with students in the school's 'Hands on Learning' group.

Drugged drivers on notice

Police intercepted a number of illicit drug and alcohol affected drivers in Sale over the weekend.

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