No smoke issues yet for Narkoojee’s top drops
Narkoojee winery is encouraging wine drinkers not to be put off by fears of bushfire smoke-tainted vines as it plans to go ahead with this year's harvest and put out a fine drop.
Our number of tourists has dropped off
Tourism body Destination Gippsland is encouraging people to visit the region as some local tourist operators are reporting a slump in visitors due to bushfire fears.
Another smoky Monday
After a relatively stable weekend, the air quality in the Latrobe Valley dipped this morning as smoke from the East Gippsland bushfires wafted into town.
Fury of fire: Jeeralang resident shares story of Mallacoota emergency
Lisa Short and her family visit Mallacoota each year, but their 2019 trip was much, much different as fire closed in on the coastal town.
Traralgon to host summit
Education leaders from around the world will be landing in Traralgon in July for the Our Global Classroom (OGC) International Education Conference hosted by Federation University.
Sweet return for firies as Nathaniel says thanks
Five-year-old Tyers boy Nathaniel Merino has pitched in to do his part to help firies fighting bushfires in East Gippsland and New South Wales by loading up his local brigade with cakes and lollies.
Mandy reflects on East Gippsland bushfire fight
Mandy Dempsey is home after being part of a strike team which tackled the East Gippsland bushfires.
Maggie’s truly magnificent donation
A Moe woman was so moved by families who have lost everything in the East Gippsland bushfires that she is donating her car to help out someone in need.
Thank you
Latrobe Valley firefighters are home safe from battling bushfires in East Gippsland and New South Wales, but some warned this will be a "long, long summer" and a "big year".
Tank water tainted by bushfire smoke
Hundreds of Latrobe Valley residents say their tank water has been tainted by bushfire smoke in the past few days, with some unsure what to do with their water supplies or looking for clear advice.
Search has weather front of mind
Australians searched for Traralgon more than any other town in the Latrobe Valley over 2019 according to Google Trends figures.
Rhys stops by Yinnar on way to Tamworth
Multi-instrumentalist Rhys Crimmin is swinging by Yinnar to play a live set before he heads to Tamworth.
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FOOTBALL
GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
By LIAM DURKIN
FINALS-type weather greeted Gippsland League venues at the weekend.
With September only a few weeks away, players were given a good test...
