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Man jailed for assaulting his cousin

The man who threw a pig's head at the window of the house where toddler Jaidyn Leskie was on the night he disappeared has been sentenced to jail for assault.

Latrobe calls on government to save pondage

Latrobe City Council will echo calls from the community to keep Hazelwood Pondage open for recreational use.

Accidental writer enjoys his success

While Scot Gardner's introduction to writing was "a bit of an accident", the author's second nomination for the prestigious Children's Book Council of Australia's Book of the Year award certainly wasn't a fluke.

Glen holds on to hope

Twenty-eight years ago Glen Gerreyn was one of Queensland's fastest sprinters and was determined that he would one day compete at the Olympics – until he was diagnosed with an incurable disease.

Donor gives June second chance

Morwell mum June Lotuleilei was excited to board a plane to the Gold Coast for a well-deserved holiday.

Orange Door opens way to new hope

More than 5000 Gippslanders have been kept safe from the threat of family violence with help from the Morwell Orange Door since it opened eight months ago.

Rebates for solar hot water are easy to access

A Morwell solar hot water manufacturer is encouraging locals to apply for the Solar Homes rebate for hot water systems, which is not subject to the same monthly allocation processes as rooftop panels.

Band destined for success

Yinnar country music band Destiny Band Oz is basking in the spotlight after being named International Band of the Year at the International Singer Songwriter Association Awards in Atlanta.

‘No net parking loss’

The state government says it is committed to ensuring no net loss of parking in Morwell and Traralgon as a result of upgrades at the towns' respective railway stations.

Public housing rent rebate victory

Newborough public housing tenants are calling on the Department of Health and Human Services to clarify when tenants are able to apply for a rebate on their rent.

LRH doctors’ pay concern

Doctors at Latrobe Regional Hospital are among public health professionals across the state who are considering industrial action over pay issues.

Administrative error costs club premiership points, fine

The top end of the North Gippsland football league ladder has been shaken up with just two home and away games remaining after a senior side was stripped of premiership points and fined for fielding an ineligible player.

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