Federal boost for new pavilion
The federal government will contribute $250,000 to the redevelopment of the pavilion at Briagolong Recreation Reserve.
Some vacant shops, but optimism remains
The Sale business community remains optimistic, despite some vacant shops.
West Sale a ‘centre for aviation education’
West Sale Airport is being touted as the ‘centre for aviation education’ in Gippsland, following news it will become a key player in the aviation sector for Victoria.
Convicted murderer is back in court again
A convicted murderer has been sentenced over breaching a community corrections order.
Origin signs off on an agreement to buy Golden Beach gas
Origin has signed an agreement with GB Energy to buy all natural gas produced from GB Energy’s Golden Beach field, in the offshore Gippsland Basin.
Ignored and forgotten
A local farmer says the state government is not listening to farmers, pointing to last week’s announcement that farmers in central and east Gippsland will receive one-off cash payments of up to $3500.
Petition calls for manned police station in Maffra
A petition circulating online is calling for increased police presence in Maffra, following an alleged recent “increase in crime”.
Esso protest ticks over 600 days
Protestors chanted “Union! Power!” and sung Queen’s We Are The Champions as the “EssoUGLY” dispute clocked over to more than 600 days last Thursday.
Gippy Rocks Festival rock ’n’ rolls into town
Rock and roll enthusiasts were treated to a three day extravaganza throughout Sale last week, as revellers stepped back into the 1950’s and 60’s to relive one of the most defining eras of music history.
‘Help is on the way’ — PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison saw first-hand just how horrific drought conditions had become across Wellington Shire during a visit to local farms on Sunday, and announced more support was on the way to help Gippsland farmers and families cope with unprecedented conditions.
Farmers disappointed by state drought relief
The region’s farmers have been left crestfallen, after the state Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes visited Gippsland on Friday to announce a “relatively small contribution” for drought support, that excluded rate relief.
Farewell flight
It was a bittersweet day for members of the Royal Australian Air Force’s elite formation aerobatic team The Roulettes on Friday, as the Pilatus PC-9/A aircraft flew out of RAAF Base East Sale for the final time.
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