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
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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
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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
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OUTSTANDING staff and students from local Catholic schools have been recognised for their commitment to Catholic Education across the Diocese of Sale.
Thanksgiving Masses...
Newborough looking pretty in pink
By KATRINA BRANDON
"COLOUR me in," pink was on last month, with Newborough's Rutherglen Road going pink for June to raise awareness and fundraise for...
Paul’s life saved by generous donation
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TRAFALGAR man Paul Sandall was facing certain death late last year as he gasped for every breath with less than 15 per cent...
Yinnar youngster hoping for start-up success
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SCANDI Salon has opened with a rousing response from the Morwell community and beyond.
The new local start-up opened at the beginning of the...
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Severe thunderstorms awakening heavy rain
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SLOW-MOVING thunderstorms erupted through the Latrobe Valley from the earlier hours of Friday, February 27.
Some locals took to social media to report that...
