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The gift that goes global

Traralgon resident Lorraine Piechota gets about as busy as Santa Claus around Christmas time.

Embracing the land

Camping in Australia's outback for five days and learning to live 'on country' is an experience Loretta Willaton will never forget.

Local companies shine at business awards

A big crowd turned out in Traralgon on 28 August to celebrate local companies at the 18th annual Bendigo Bank Gippsland Business Awards.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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