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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.

Car jacking accused charged

Detectives have charged a man following an alleged carjacking on Bridle Road, Morwell on Sunday, August 11.

Coincidences add up in Mirboo North

The old saying goes that all roads lead home.

Police gain tech aid

Police have unveiled their newest weapon aimed at catching illegal drivers and unregistered cars, claiming it will be harder for crooks to "flout the law".

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