The man allegedly broke into a Stratford property about 7am on Sunday and attacked a 25-year-old Maffra man with a baton.

It is believed the two men were known to each other, and the attack came after an altercation between the two the night before.

The Maffra man received a cut on the head from the attack which required stitches.

POLICE are investigating the recent theft of a boat and trailer in Yarram.

The boat and trailer are believed to have been stolen in the past two weeks from a holiday property in Union St, Yarram.

The boat is a 3.6 metre long aluminium tinny with a 20 horsepower black Mercury engine on a grey Brooker trailer.

The boat's registration number is VE142.

Anyone with information is urged to phone Yarram police on 5182 5033.

SALE police have warned race-goers that they will be out in force this weekend at the Sale Cup.

According to Acting Senior Sergeant Phil Atkin, police members will be present at both the turf club as well as in Sale's CBD afterwards.

"There will be a visible presence in relation to the venue as well as in Sale afterwards,'' he said.

"We want everyone to have fun, but also to be mindful of their alcohol.

"There will be lots of security on the day, so if people become unruly they will be ejected and possibly be held in our cells at the station.''

Acting Sen-Sgt Atkin said police would also target underage drinkers, and encouraged all revellers to ensure they wore the over 18 wristbands provided on the day.

"As part of the second phase of the operations, we will also be present in Sale,'' he added.

"Licensed venues have agreed, as part of the Liquor Accord to lock-outs from 8pm and will close at 10pm.''