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Betts delivers an important message

By TOM HAYES   FORMER AFL superstar Eddie Betts recently delivered an important message to primary school students. Betts visited Newborough East Primary School for a presentation,...

90 years worth of stories for Yinnar local

By KATRINA BRANDON   LIFE-LONG Yinnar resident, Lloyd Wicks, turned 90 this year. He celebrated his birthday last month, surrounded by family and friends. Celebrations took place on...

Taking strides for the prostate cancer fight

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   FOR the month of September, it's a stretch of bliss for sports fans with finals all the fuss. Or as a time to...

Recovery program set to help violence victims

STAFF WRITERS   KRISTEN is a victim-survivor of domestic violence. She experienced coercive control, angry outbursts, love-bombing and gaslighting, among other things. "The thing about coercive control is...

Community celebrates anniversary of last train

By KATRINA BRANDON   ALL aboard one of the most historical gems in Gippsland. The Boolarra community recently celebrated 50 years since the last train left the...

From drop-out to energy pioneer

By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   GIPPSLAND Solar founder and Mirboo North local Andy McCarthy is ready to reveal his long and windy road to success from a...

Mirboo North celebrates Winterfest

By KATRINA BRANDON   THOUSANDS flocked to the streets of Mirboo North to celebrate Winterfest recently. The festival saw drumming and dance workshops, the Ridgway Lantern Parade...

Youth program creating a new path

By TOM HAYES   HIDDEN in the hills of Jumbuck sits a supportive, community-led youth program. Known as Mountain Track, the program is aimed at youth experiencing...

St Paul’s reforges ties with East Timor

STAFF WRITERS   FOR the first time since the pandemic, students from St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School ventured to East Timor to immerse themselves in the...

Catholic educators recognised

STAFF WRITERS   OUTSTANDING staff and students from local Catholic schools have been recognised for their commitment to Catholic Education across the Diocese of Sale. Thanksgiving Masses...

Newborough looking pretty in pink

By KATRINA BRANDON   "COLOUR me in," pink was on last month, with Newborough's Rutherglen Road going pink for June to raise awareness and fundraise for...

Paul’s life saved by generous donation

STAFF WRITERS   TRAFALGAR man Paul Sandall was facing certain death late last year as he gasped for every breath with less than 15 per cent...

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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...