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Demolition works are underway on former Sale police station

Demolition works are well-underway on the abandoned former Sale police station. After a fire in the York St site, Wellington Shire Council issued an emergency...

Sale fire on Macarthur St quickly contained

FIRE crews responded to reports of a fire on Macarthur St, Sale, around 12.35pm on Friday. Five Country Fire Authority units attended the scene. Upon...

Field and Game’s gun law petition hits 12,000 signatures, triggering state parliament debate

A FIELD and Game Australia petition has surpassed 12,000 signatures, triggering a debate in state parliament. The debate comes as the government reviews Victoria's firearm...

Film festival aims to inspire for International Women’s Day

WOMEN in Gippsland will host a mini film festival to celebrate International Women's Day. The festival will feature two powerful Australian documentaries that highlight the...

Fire services ‘short-changed’, opposition claims

The state government collected $191 million in extra fire levies from Victorians last financial year but only passed $72 million of it onto Fire...

Study finds relatively unknown koala population Wellington’s south

A FIVE-year study of two forest areas in Wellington Shire's south has found a relatively unknown population of Strzelecki koalas. Strzelecki koalas are Victoria's and...

Opinion: Intervention not needed to reduce tree density

There has been much global discussion about the best ways to manage Earth's forests in an era of climate change and more frequent bushfires. Some...

Old police station to be demolished

The former Sale police station is expected to be demolished in coming weeks after the major fire on February 12, with discussions underway for...

Bid to extend payment system to offshore wind

Wellington Shire Council (WSC) is pushing for offshore wind farm developers to help cover the cost of the local infrastructure and services their projects...

Brand new Gippsland Lakes Boat Show to begin in Paynesville this week

The Gippsland Lakes region is set to welcome a major new boating event, with the inaugural Gippsland Lakes Boat Show arriving in Paynesville this...

Dolly Forever to celebrate music, heart and sparkle at The Wedge

Dolly Forever - a celebration of music, heart, and a touch of sparkle - will be performed at The Wedge, Sale, on Saturday, March...

Former pub rocker takes on Rocky Horror

JOSH Hill only ever wanted to perform in two musicals – and in Josh will perform as ‘sweet transvestite’ Dr Frank-N-Furter, the role made...

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Briag gallery showcases blind artist

THE Briagolong Art Gallery's newest exhibition, by painter Jeff McNeill, will open this Saturday. McNeil is a totally blind artist who creates works using a...