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Podcast proves no double trouble

By KATRINA BRANDON   SPEAKING out loud, the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) Gippsland Youth Advisory Group (YAG) has reached the ears of the 2024 Youth...

Highly anticipated festival on once again

STAFF WRITERS   THE Thorpdale Potato Festival is returning next year. The festival celebrates the rich potato growing heritage of Thorpdale. Held at the Thorpdale Recreation Reserve, the...

Next chapter awaits for graduates

By TOM HAYES   STEPPING into the next chapter of their lives was close to 200 Federation University students who officially graduated at Churchill’s Gippsland Campus...

Picture perfect picnic, play for Children’s Week

By KATRINA BRANDON   MORE than 150 people celebrated Children’s Week with a Teddy Bear Picnic, enjoying the warmth of the sun and the coolness of...

Two walks of life working for kids in need

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   THEY can change your life equally as much as you change theirs. Foster care can often times be taken for granted, yet they...

Hip to be 5 Square in Mirboo North

STAFF WRITERS   MIRBOO North is a community that loves to kick up its heels – from the Italian Festa to the Mirboo North Winterfest, Christmas...

Ex-policewoman recognised for service

STAFF WRITERS   RECENTLY, Aileen Boothman (nee Burns) was presented with her Victoria Police Record of Conduct and Service, by Acting Inspector David Fyfe, at Respect...

Mother honoured in fundraiser

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   MOE was the host of a wonderful day celebrating all those we've tragically lost. On October 19, Sharnae Williams put together the Mingle...

New practitioner welcomed to Maryvale General Practice

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   AFTER launching in March this year, Maryvale General Practice is extending its services with the arrival of new General Practitioner (GP), Dr...

To infinity and beyond for Federation student

By TOM HAYES   “OUT of this world.” That is how Federation University student Celene Shimmen describes working with the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences, completing a...

Driving program breaking down the barriers

STAFF WRITERS   A COLLABORATION between Latrobe Community Health Service and Gippsland Trades and Labour Council (GTLC) is giving migrants in Gippsland the skills and road...

A place of being at Federation University

STAFF WRITERS   A NEW outdoor space at Federation University Australia's Gippsland Campus will provide a safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...

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Advancing sustainability programs at local schools

STAFF WRITERS   EDUCATORS from across Gippsland gathered at Stockdale Road Primary School, Traralgon for a dynamic morning dedicated to advancing sustainability initiatives within schools. The Gippsland...