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Students raise funds for MND

Year 12 student Kellie Wood was only two years old when she lost her maternal grandmother to motor neurone disease, however she says it is a night she can still remember.

Petition presented

A petition with more than 6500 signatures calling to strip an animal activist group of its charity status and strengthen farm trespass laws was presented to Victorian parliament on Thursday by member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath.

Hot meals help the needy

People accessing the Morwell Neighbourhood House's food bank were offered hot meals over the last six weeks thanks to a couple of TAFE Gippsland VCAL students.

Latrobe drug deaths rise, study reveals

Deaths due to unintentional overdose from prescription and illegal drugs have jumped in the Latrobe Valley, a study by not-for-profit organisation Penington Institute has revealed.

Tiny church’s big place in public’s heart

Tucked a way on a back road surrounded by rolling hills and farmland is one of Gippsland's quirkiest buildings and the region's tiniest Anglican church.

Memoirs of a migrant: Roy makes the most of his move

Roy Foenander pulls out his memoirs while wearing his iconic duo; an Australian bucket hat and clip-on sunglasses.

Baldacchino’s biggest stage yet

The octagon is without a doubt the biggest arena in mixed martial arts and one of Traralgon's own is about to make his mark on the sport.

Wood collection concerns

Boolarra and district locals may be forced to fork out for higher heating bills as some firewood collection areas have not been made available for the spring collection period which opened yesterday.

History beckons Hillmen

Hill End dug as deep as they could, worked harder than they ever have and manufactured a memorable come-from-behind win over Mirboo North to earn their first grand final berth since 1981, the final score 13.7 (85) to 11.9 (75).

Yallourn closure fears ignited

Victorian emissions targets would almost certainly force the early closure of the Yallourn Power Station, according to the station's owner, EnergyAustralia.

Lord of the Strings comes to Budgeree

World-renowned guitar virtuoso Matthew Fagan will be swinging by the Budgeree Hall for a special one-off show at the newly-renovated community gathering space.

Walhalla recharges vehicles

Walhalla has been put on the map as an electric vehicle destination with two new charging points in town to encourage more drivers to stop by, plug in and relax.

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