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Art is a symbol of hope

Lifeline Gippsland will be able to visit fire and drought-affected communities to determine what their needs are in relation to mental health thanks to a $50,000 "top-up" from the state government.

Mercury emissions reported

The Latrobe Valley's coal-fired power stations collectively exhaled about a tonne of mercury into the air in 2017-18, data in the latest National Pollutant Inventory report revealed.

Looking for budget detail

Funding for specific big-ticket local projects was absent from this week's federal budget.

Greens’ end coal call

The Greens are campaigning for a 2030 deadline to end the burning and export of coal and have revealed a $1 billion plan to support affected power station workers.

Looking for budget detail: Latrobe

Funding for specific big-ticket local projects was absent from this week's federal budget.

Playing for fire victims

It was a call local artist Bryce "Snake" Wright could not say no to.

Sculptors ready to demonstrate their talent at Yinnar

The Gippsland Sculpture Exhibition will begin this weekend with a series of demonstrations at Yinnar.

Baringa’s big bike challenge

More than 100 students, teachers and support staff from seven special schools in the region will participate in today's first Grand Ridge Challenge that will take them 26 kilometres from Boolarra to Mirboo North and back.

Traralgon unveils indoor bowls facility

Hundreds of people descended on the Traralgon Bowls Club at Liddiard Road yesterday for the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art indoor facility.

Stakes high as Traralgon butcher snags award

Traralgon butcher Joel Young will represent Australia on the international stage this year after claiming gold at the MeatStock Butchers Wars at the Melbourne Showgrounds.

Community calls for more detail on wind farm plans

Community members have weighed in on a proposal to establish a 53-turbine wind farm on the outskirts of the Latrobe Valley, as many people called for more detail on the project.

Car fires suspicious

Police are appealing for information following two separate suspicious car fires in the early hours of Thursday morning.

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