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The hills are live within the digital realm

THE picturesque hills and quiet fishing spots of Yallourn North are about to be hidden gems no longer.

Life-changing kits for Kenyan girls

Latrobe Valley women have spent more than a year sewing 350 packs of reusable hygiene kits they then placed in colourful bags and brought to Kenya for a three-week visit in June.

Community joins in to break the fast

Members of the Gippsland Muslim community have come together on Fridays this month to break their fast with an evening meal and donate to charity.

Track through time

A seminal Aboriginal filmmaker and artist has been remembered in a film exhibition at Latrobe Regional Gallery.

Fresh food for thought

Reducing the global footprint of food and encouraging people to buy fresh, local produce is one goal a South Gippsland couple has committed to.

There’s something strange in Old Gippstown

Ghost hunters hope to detect spirits and spot apparitions at Old Gippstown when they spend the night roaming the heritage park this weekend.

Change of guard

Change of guard

A bold choice

Artist and Traralgon Art Society teacher Lyn Wright painted a portrait of father, OAM recipient and regarded photographer Ian Bock to be submitted to the Archibald Prize.

Reaching out to Nepal

Nepal's continued struggle to recover from two massive earthquakes has prompted a Traralgon resident to begin a fundraising drive to help thousands of victims.

Night festival swells

The often quiet streets of Morwell became "magical" in a celebration of light, music, dance and art as the chill and darkness took hold on Friday night.

Rewarding experience

About 25 people gathered at ReActivate Latrobe Valley's community centre in Morwell to reflect for two-and-a-half hours on the Get Sunflowered project.

Our unsung Valley hero

Berry Street Gippsland regional director Trish McCluskey has dedicated her career to helping Gippsland's most disadvantaged and vulnerable young people achieve fulfilling and enriching lives.

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