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Unsecured firearms targeted

East Gippsland police have conducted a series of unannounced home checks targeting storage and licence compliance of people who possess firearms.

Driffield death

Police are investigating a fatal collision which occurred in Driffield.

Ice ambulance call-outs up

Ice-related ambulance call-outs have increased markedly in the local area, with a Sale paramedic fearing the number of cases they are seeing is just a small proportion of ice users.

Child grooming charges

Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man for alleged child grooming offences.

P-plater nabbed drink driving

A P-plate driver was caught drink driving in Moe Sunday morning.

Sale collision

Police are warning drivers to be alert after a serious vehicle collision on the Princes Highway at 7.24pm on Thursday night.

Controversial climate change denier not retreating

Lord Christopher Monckton addressed a meeting in Sale.

CGHS board chairman retires after 18 years

Central Gippsland Health Service board has a new chairman with the appointment of Sale accountant Glenn Stagg.

Subsidence planning call

Political pressure group Gippsland 2020 is calling on the state government to formalise a subsidence disaster and economic protection plan for Gippsland before the state election.

Petitioners’ privacy protected

Disclosure of names and addresses of people who sign petitions to Wellington Shire Council will remain at the discretion of the chief executive.

Drugged drivers nabbed

Four drivers have tested positive to methamphetamines and cannabis during a police operation in the past week.

Saleyards design is unveiled

With designs finalised for the $3.3 million redevelopment of the Sale Livestock Exchange, Wellington Shire Council is currently seeking tenders for contractors to begin the works.

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