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Maffra-Sale Rd’s new speed limit after push from locals

Stefan Bradley THE Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has confirmed that a push from locals was the reasoning for a new 80km/h speed limit...

Pride in Ageing’s first of its kind LGBTIQA+ pilot project

Katrina Brandon AS the first of its kind in Australia, the Minister for Equality, Harriet Shing, has announced a $4.5 million pilot project for Pride...

Local pubs win awards

LOCAL pubs and hotels were well-represented among the finalists and winners at the 2024 Australian Hotels Association Victorian State Awards for Excellence. Member for Gippsland...

Polytropos show coming to Valencia Hall

Katrina Brandon EXPLORING the depths of the Celtic adventure, duo Polytropos will perform at Valencia Hall next month. The pair has already performed in Gippsland, with...

Call comes from Gippsland family to strengthen police powers

THE family of late Gippsland doctor, Ashley (Ash) Gordon are calling on the state government to strengthen police powers and crack down on reoffending...

Council welcome community responses to 2024/25 budget

WELLINGTON Shire Council organised a special meeting on Thursday, May 16 to hear the public's response to the Council Budget for 2024/25. The gallery was...

RAAF column – from May 28

RAAF navigators reunion A TIGHT-KNIT group of Australian Air-Force Navigators reunited on May 10 at the RAAF Base East Sale from across Australia to celebrate...

Dr Anthea Todd returns home for book tour

IN a heartfelt homecoming, Sale local, best selling author and women’s health advocate, Dr Anthea Todd returned home recently for a special book tour. Her...

Australia Post and Beyond Blue deliver more postcards for mental health

FIVE million mailboxes, including every regional and rural home across Australia, have been receiving special prepaid postcards throughout the month of May, thanks to...

Film review: Furiosa’s furious action set pieces impress on the big screen

FURIOSA: A Mad Max Saga, is the origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before she teamed up with Mad Max in Fury Road. As the...

Aussies urged to roll up their sleeves for hypertension

WITH one in three people experiencing high blood pressure, Australians are being urged to visit their local doctor or pharmacist to make sure they...

Briagolong Log Cabin to benefit from Veterans Capital Works Program

THE state government says it is keeping the legacy of Victoria's veterans alive for future generations, by maintaining memorials and upgrading community buildings right...

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Loch Sport home burns down, man escapes with serious injury

A LOCH Sport home burnt down on Thursday morning after a portable camping cooktop reportedly exploded in the kitchen. The incident on Kookaburra St occurred...