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Collaboration raises money and awareness

STAFF WRITERS   LATROBE Community Health Service (LCHS) and Gippsland Regional Integrated Cancer Service (GRICS) teamed up to raise money and awareness for cancer research by...

Top dogs named as award finalists

By KATRINA BRANDON   TRARALGON dalmatians Luka and April were named as finalists in the OZTOPDOGS competition. The pups were entered in the Top Office Dog and...

Betts delivers an important message

By TOM HAYES   FORMER AFL superstar Eddie Betts recently delivered an important message to primary school students. Betts visited Newborough East Primary School for a presentation,...

90 years worth of stories for Yinnar local

By KATRINA BRANDON   LIFE-LONG Yinnar resident, Lloyd Wicks, turned 90 this year. He celebrated his birthday last month, surrounded by family and friends. Celebrations took place on...

Taking strides for the prostate cancer fight

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   FOR the month of September, it's a stretch of bliss for sports fans with finals all the fuss. Or as a time to...

Recovery program set to help violence victims

STAFF WRITERS   KRISTEN is a victim-survivor of domestic violence. She experienced coercive control, angry outbursts, love-bombing and gaslighting, among other things. "The thing about coercive control is...

Community celebrates anniversary of last train

By KATRINA BRANDON   ALL aboard one of the most historical gems in Gippsland. The Boolarra community recently celebrated 50 years since the last train left the...

From drop-out to energy pioneer

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   GIPPSLAND Solar founder and Mirboo North local Andy McCarthy is ready to reveal his long and windy road to success from a...

Mirboo North celebrates Winterfest

By KATRINA BRANDON   THOUSANDS flocked to the streets of Mirboo North to celebrate Winterfest recently. The festival saw drumming and dance workshops, the Ridgway Lantern Parade...

Youth program creating a new path

By TOM HAYES   HIDDEN in the hills of Jumbuck sits a supportive, community-led youth program. Known as Mountain Track, the program is aimed at youth experiencing...

St Paul’s reforges ties with East Timor

STAFF WRITERS   FOR the first time since the pandemic, students from St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School ventured to East Timor to immerse themselves in the...

Catholic educators recognised

STAFF WRITERS   OUTSTANDING staff and students from local Catholic schools have been recognised for their commitment to Catholic Education across the Diocese of Sale. Thanksgiving Masses...

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Andy’s lifetime dedication to football

FOOTBALL By LIAM DURKIN   ANDY Theissling is Mr Football. The Traralgon resident lives and breathes it. Those who frequent local footy matches during winter have surely come across...