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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.

Tourism heats up

Latrobe Valley waterways expect to see more locals and visitors alike take relief from the heat this week after a slow holiday season.

Building through grief

Community spirit shines as Kelso Road Project is completed for Yallourn North mother Chris Sporton.

Vandals target Tyers park

Volunteers at a Tyers wilderness park were disappointed to learn of vandalism to the park’s amenities at the weekend.

Former refugee helps vulnerable youth

The journey former refugee Okiya Celestine took to settlement in Australia inspired him to make an impact in the lives of vulnerable youths in Latrobe Valley.

Platypus death sparks warning

A platypus was recently killed in the Moondarra State Park by an illegal net.

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