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Steamrail's snow train is heading to Gippsland again this year and will be opportunity for locals to exhibit what the region has to offer.

Self taught passion

At first glance, Ian Mitchell's Traralgon flat looks inconspicuous.

Railway enthusiasts relish

ABOUT 3000 people young and old attended Morwell's Kernot Hall over the long weekend to discover a wide world of miniature railways.

Better access for taxi patrons

More than $90,000 has been dedicated to the construction of the rank which will provide a safer, more sheltered environment for people waiting for taxis.

Embracing sisterhood

Raising a family in an unfamiliar place can prove challenging for many new Australians, but a group of Muslim women in the Latrobe Valley have found a way to overcome the hurdles associated with identity and isolation.

Topping the charts

The easy-going attitude of the high-schoolers who make up local band Lobes of Julia, has not stopped their song Diego's Deli from ambitiously climbing the Triple J Unearthed charts.

Lighting the way

Lighting the way

Volunteer stalwart honoured

ABOUT 50 people gathered last week to celebrate the unveiling of a memorial plaque in honour of Tom Lawless, a long serving volunteer at Churchill's Mathison Park.

Addressing a community need

Tenants, families and officials gathered last month to celebrate 10 years of provision of community housing to Gippslanders.

A few stories to share

The author who brought us The day my bum went psycho and the Just! series of books, Andy Griffiths, is coming to town.

Stomp the yards

Long distance runner Paula Pettingill will take on a new challenge when she attempts to walk up and down 7343 steps inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground next month.

Environmental partnership

THE community worked hand-in-hand to carry out some much-needed tree planting at Tom's Bridge Reserve, near Yallourn North yesterday.

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