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Worker transfer push

Unions are pressuring the state government to extend the worker transfer scheme by at least 12 months amid concerns ex-Hazelwood workers have been unable to find work.

Magpie magic in Morwell

Collingwood fans will be itching for round one of the AFL season after their Magpies showed some first-class form on Monday, wrapping up their preseason with a thrilling four-point win over Carlton in Morwell.

Gippsland Farmer Relief calls for funding

A charity which provides more than 120 food hampers-a-month and financial support to farming families is calling for state government assistance to help the organisation stay afloat.

Servo decision stalls

A five-day Victorian Civil and Administration Tribunal hearing to determine if a large service centre can be built on the outskirts of Yarragon will be extended by two days.

Women urged to take part in screening trial

Latrobe Valley women aged 25-38 years are being encouraged to participate in a clinical trial that aims to improve the cervical screening processes for women vaccinated against human papillomavirus.

From ashes to art

Ten years ago Cowwarr wire sculptor Jo Caminiti helped her friends clean up after fire tore through their Redhill Road property in Traralgon South.

Valley contraceptive access poor

A survey by Gippsland Women's Health has found Gippsland women face disadvantage in access to abortions and the emergency contraceptive pill.

Samantha is set to shave her locks

Traralgon 17-year-old Samantha Simpson will no longer spend her mornings wrapping her locks round and round into a tight bun.

Hazelwood Pondage petition gains traction

A petition calling on the state government to "explore every option available to it" to re-open Hazelwood pondage has garnered more than 2000 signatures in a matter of weeks.

Crews come to help

Firefighting crews from New Zealand and Western Australia have arrived in Gippsland to assist in the Yinnar South-Budgeree fire.

Women unite and celebrate

Events were held throughout the region to recognise International Women's Day, as hundreds of people turned out to celebrate.

All welcome at Walhalla

Walhalla tourism operators are urging people to visit the historic town as recent Gippsland bushfires have deterred visitors and halted revenue.

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