Family and farming at the heart for Maria
By KATRINA BRANDON
A SUNNY day arrived just in time for a special celebration for one local resident.
Latrobe Valley local, Maria Dortmans celebrated her 100th...
Running to be Ms Rodeo
By KATRINA BRANDON
SOLD out and boots kicking, the Australian Rodeo Queen Quest 2025 event in Maffra was a hit.
Traralgon local Grace (Gigi) Griffith is...
Hearing the voice of youth through discussion
By KATRINA BRANDON
THE people most impacted by the future are the youth.
Recently, Latrobe Youth Space hosted a youth climate discussion, where local youngsters could...
Is this Australia’s hardest working dog?
By KATRINA BRANDON
THE annual Working Dog Cobber Challenge is in its 10th year, and Mirboo North locals Caroline Houston and kelpie pup Vaila are...
Rosedale’s good Samaritan
By KATRINA BRANDON
BREWING up a storm in the kitchen, Rosedale resident Ally Son has taken to gifting free meals to neighbours in need.
Coming from...
Gardens benefit local community
By KATRINA BRANDON
COMMUNITY gardens in Latrobe are seeking more involvement.
Last month, Yinnar's community garden held an open day to help discuss ways of getting...
Uplifting experience for youngsters
By KATRINA BRANDON
CREATING a safe and fun space for local youth, the Uplift Collective came together on July 8 at Village Cinema Morwell to...
New future for beloved folk festival
By KATRINA BRANDON
A SIMPLE idea at first, and now a mass festival 22 years on, the Boolarra Folk Festival is evolving once again.
While it...
Traralgon’s Gigi up for next Aus Rodeo Queen
By KATRINA BRANDON
TRARALGON local Grace (Gigi) Griffith is sharing boot-skooting fun in her bid to be named Australia’s Rodeo Queen.
A night of fundraising next...
Doctor with ready smile leaves Valley
By JOHN JENNINGS
DR Zeiyad Al-Mayahe – the GP who loves people, has retired after 25 years service in Gippsland.
I asked Dr Zeiyad (the name...
Fitting tribute in honour of Neil
By LIAM DURKIN
THE legacy of late Trafalgar Holden Museum legend, Neil Joiner has been enshrined.
Mr Joiner was honoured at a special dedication last Thursday,...
Accomplished conductor makes Traralgon stop by
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LATROBE Orchestra, based in Traralgon, had the privilege of hosting guest conductor Peter Moore OAM for an enriching six-day workshop series, culminating in a...
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Hamilton back with Vic Country
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BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
FRANKLY a given at this point.
Traralgon's Will Hamilton will lead the Under 18 Victoria Country men's squad, as they look for a...
