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Vehicle swerves to avoid drunk driver

Police allege a vehicle had to swerve to avoid a drunk driver, who crashed soon afterwards.

Glenmaggie livestock shot

Police are seeking information after livestock in the Kelly and Monds Rds area at Glenmaggie, was shot and killed.

Giffard West man in court over weapons

A Giffar West man accused of possessing a cache of prohibited and unregistered weapons was back in court briefly on Tuesday.

Holiday cost business dearly — O’Brien

Businesses in the Gippsland South electorate reported losses of up to $17,000 as a result of the grand final parade public holiday, according to Gippsland South MLA Danny O'Brien.

Tributes paid to Sale police officer

A senior Sale police officer has paid tribute to Senior Constable Kate McLeod, who died in a motorcycle crash last Wednesday, saying she was well liked by colleagues.

Motorbike safety a police focus this weekend

Police will put motorcyclist safety at the forefront this weekend during Operation Motosafe in Gippsland, which will coincide with the 2015 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Unwanted firearms surrendered

Nearly 50 unwanted firearms and weapons were handed in to Sale and Bairnsdale police and licensed firearms dealers last month.

RAAF redevelopment unveiled

The future is looking increasingly bright for RAAF Base, East Sale, with a $185 million state-of-the-art development officially opened on Thursday.

More money for local roads

An increase in federal government funding has led to Wellington Shire Council adding to its list of road upgrades.

Fireworks injure man at Maffra party

A 20-year-old man suffered facial injuries when fireworks were let off at a private function in Maffra.

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.

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FOGO collection begins soon

The collection of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins will begin across Wellington Shire next month. FOGO services are beginning in three Gippsland shires...