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Compact grows Gippsland

Twenty-eight Gippsland organisations recently signed a commitment called the GROW Compact, designed to strengthen the economy through buying locally and employing inclusively.

Community focus for new Boolarra pastor

A man who swapped sump oil for the sacraments is Boolarra's new pastor who will conduct services across Uniting, Anglican and Church of Christ denominations.

Compact grows Gippsland

Twenty-eight Gippsland organisations recently signed a commitment called the GROW Compact, designed to strengthen the economy through buying locally and employing inclusively.

Principals target of abuse

A national survey revealing that one in three school principals have been physically abused does not surprise the local Australian Education Union.

Local builders shine

Two Latrobe Valley apprentice builders will represent the region at a state level later this year after claiming gongs at the Master Builders Gippsland awards held in Traralgon on Thursday night.

Randy’s twin ton

Known by most at the Moe Cricket Club as 'Randy', C grade batsman Rob Straughair showed some serious finesse last weekend when he hit his way into club record books with a stellar unbeaten knock of 203.

Train delays expected for metro works

Major delays are expected on the Gippsland line in April as nine suburban and regional railway lines will be shut down for three weeks for work on the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project.

Moe jewellery store robbed

A man armed with a hammer smashed the front window of a Moe jewellery store in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Uni bans bottle sales

Federation University students and staff will be able to save money while helping to save the planet now that the university has banned the sales of single use plastic water bottles.

Trustees’ eternal care

Regional communities depend on the goodwill of volunteers to ensure the smooth running of one of the most significant moments of human life – death and burial.

Walhalla fire flares up again

Firefighters have issued an advice warning to communities near Walhalla- Stoney Creek after the status of the large fire was changed from contained to going on Monday.

Lillith’s dash of hope

A five-YEAR-OLD pony clubber who was saddened to hear about the tragic toll of the drought on farming families has organised a charity ride along the Boolarra rail trail.

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