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Walking a strawberry road

BAW Baw Shire has received an application for a $20 million hydroponic strawberry farm on Yarragon-Shady Creek Road in Yarragon, estimated to provide 120 full-time ongoing local jobs.

Tim brings tales of his adventures

Tim Cope has been to some of the most deserted corners of the world, but came home to Gippsland to kick off his new book tour.

Our rate highest in the state

The Latrobe City local government area had the highest utilities disconnection rates in the state according to new figures in the Energy and Water Ombudsman's annual report released on Tuesday.

Former council depot and school set for sale

Sites in Traralgon and Boolarra are among plots of Crown land that could soon be sold as the state government moves to increase sales of publicly-owned land.

Land in limbo

The state government is yet to secure land for construction of the highly-anticipated electric vehicle factory slated for Morwell.

House gutted by fire in Traralgon

FIRE has gutted a weatherboard home on Finlayson Crescent in Traralgon this morning.

Program a sister act

Latrobe Valley secondary school science and technology whizzes will have an opportunity to head-off to China and Japan under a new exchange program established by Latrobe City Council.

Financial literacy course to educate

Local women are being invited to a free course to learn how to navigate their way through the world of money and how to become more financially literate.

Yarragon community celebrates major win

THE Yarragon community is celebrating a win after Baw Baw Shire councillors unanimously decided to purchase the former Yarragon Primary School site from the state government.

International odyssey on the menu for chefs

Two chefs from TAFE Gippsland will be Australian ambassadors at the World Chef's Congress and Expo in St Petersburg, Russia next year.

Fashion through the ages in event with a difference

The Fashion Show with a Difference showcased clothes boasting a story behind them donated by members of the local community.

New seniors advocate

Gippsland's seniors will now have an advocate supporting them with not-for-profit Elder Rights Advocacy opening a regional office in Traralgon.

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