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Call to young veterans

Iraq War veteran Jamie Stait has urged young veterans in the Latrobe Valley to come forward and seek assistance from the RSL and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Appeal to offer fire relief

The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund has launched an appeal in the wake of recent fires across the region.

Hats off to school policy

As the new education year begins, Latrobe Valley secondary schools are encouraged to step up ultra-violet protection for their students.

Gippslanders loud and proud

About 45 loud and proud Gippslanders hit the streets of St Kilda on Sunday, as the annual Pride March experienced one of its strongest turnouts.

Closing pain for Ukraine

After decades of dedication to the Ukrainian community as a home away from home, both the Latrobe Valley Ukrainian Association and its hall are closing for business due to a lack of need and support.

Country life for me

Former Toongabbie resident Tiarnee Lowe is among thousands who return to their regional hometowns from cities every year.

School’s in for young mums

Young Latrobe Valley mums and their children explored their future campus and daycare facilities, which will provide an opportunity previously not possible.

Working through pain

When Traralgon resident Christine Lia hit a dead cow on the Princes Highway in 2007 at 110 kilometres per hour, she was rushed to the Alfred Hospital with head, spinal, neck and lower back injuries.

From the ashes

Community members have rallied to replace thousands of dollars worth of fencing on Westbury properties ravaged by the recent fires.

Epic journey ends

Friends and family cheered as the five members of the Strzelecki Bushwalking Club completed their 660 kilometre journey from Canberra to Walhalla on Friday.

Revved to impress

For an avid Traralgon hot rod builder, turning old cars into rebuilt gems is a passion that he is sharing with other car lovers at the weekend.

Report proves money best spent in Gippsland

For every $100 a Gippsland business earns, it distributes $96.93 back into the community, a Committee for Gippsland commissioned study has found.

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