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Web outage outrage

AN extended ADSL internet outage in Yinnar last week severely handicapped local businesses at their busiest time of year.

A final cut

Morwell's John Ellingham has never needed to read The Express.

Call out for indigenous intake

APPLICATIONS are now being sought for next year's intake in the Traralgon-based Indigenous Apprentice Program.

Hard study pays off

Years of schooling and months of study came to a head for more than 80,000 Victorian year 12 students, with the much-anticipated Australian Tertiary Admission Rank results released on Monday.

Lexi’s Christmas sacrifice

AS the rest of her family members excitedly rip through the bows and cheery paper wrapping of their presents this Christmas, 10 year-old Lexi Hall will be watching on with a smile.

Carols postponed

TRARALGON Carols by Candlelight will be held Wednesday from 5pm.

More room to learn

Lumen Christi Catholic Primary School's junior wing was blessed by Bishop Christopher Prowse during the official opening.

Volunteering for those in need

NO act of kindness is too small according to Salvos Store, Morwell volunteer Alison Moulton who believes a friendly smile or gesture of support can go a long way this Christmas.

Christmas for vulnerable

MORE than 300 families in desperate need for help this Christmas have reached out to the Salvation Army for assistance, double the number of those who required help last year.

Caring for the carers

A FESTIVE feast is being thrown for more than 100 carers and families as part of the annual Gippsland Carers Association Christmas celebrations this weekend.

Terrific twelve

TURNING 12 years old is a big deal for most youth, but for Traralgon's Mitchell Leigh, his birthday this year was extra special.

Elvis ready for action

FIREFIGHTING aircrane Elvis is ready for action from its base at Essendon airport this summer, and will be joined by a second aircrane, Gypsy Lady, which will be based in Ballarat later this month.

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