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Show ponies take spotlight

The Gippsland equestrian community is being invited to the Mirboo North Shire Hall in October to look at all things horsey at the Gippsland Horse Expo.

Residents raise windfarm fire fears

Opponents of the Delburn Windfarm have raised concerns about possible bushfire risks at the project's proposed site.

Farmers share pain at activist hearings

A Yarragon goat farmer whose property was invaded by animal activists has told a parliamentary inquiry there had been a miscarriage of justice in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court earlier this year.

Disability support group receives funding boost

Gippsland Disability Advocacy group is now able to expand its support across the region thanks to a $150,000 funding boost from the state government.

Leadership on waste needed now: councils

Latrobe City and Wellington Shire councils have joined forces to call on the state government to show urgent leadership as regional Victoria grapples with what to do with municipal waste and recyclables.

Power surge through to finals footy

A stellar season has come to a head for Gippsland Power with a win over Bendigo Pioneers in the final round of the NAB League season, sealing second spot and a bye in the Wildcard Round.

Superstars visit SEDA students

Sporting legends Chris Anstey and Dustin Fletcher visited wide-eyed students from SEDA College Traralgon yesterday for an afternoon most are unlikely to forget.

City claim four in a row

Traralgon City has made LVSL history by winning their fourth consecutive women's league championship title.

Soup van marks anniversary

SAINT Vincent De Paul Society celebrated the first year anniversary of its soup van service in Traralgon last week with 123 meals served on Tuesday night.

Funding needed for wombat mange kits

A VOLUNTEER group handing out free kits for Gippslanders to treat wombats for sarcoptic mange is calling on the state government to help fund its programs.

Meat-free MP says he is not anti-farmer

A member of Parliament calling for Victorian MPs to take part in meat-free Mondays denies claims that he is "anti-farmer" as he is about to sit at a regional hearing of an animal activism inquiry in Gippsland this week.

Century of flight in Latrobe Valley on show

John Willis is an unassuming chap.

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