Vote on old Yarragon school site
The future of a vacant block in Yarragon that community members have long wanted to be put to use as a community space will be decided at a Baw Baw Shire Council meeting this week.
Rose thefts stun members
Morwell Centenary Rose Garden volunteers were shocked to discover 22 newly planted bare rooted roses were stolen from the garden not once, but twice, in one week.
Wrapping up for asthma
Adults in Morwell with asthma exposed to smoke from the Hazelwood mine fire do not appear to have experienced an increase in the severity of asthma symptoms or lung function over a long-term period, Hazelwood Health Study researchers have found.
Filmmaker inspires others
With small beginnings writing for theatre and a stint running clown workshops in Alice Springs, the advice successful New Zealand filmmaker Jackie van Beek would give to aspiring directors and writers is to beg for money, apply for everything and "just give it a shot".
Horses affected by drought
Horses from throughout Gippsland are being surrendered to equine rescuers or ending up at the saleyards due to ongoing drought conditions and feed shortages.
Social media brings lost calves home
A Mirboo farming family woke up to heartache on Saturday morning when they discovered eight speckled park calves were missing from their shed.
Breeding of research animals under fire
A primate breeding facility in Churchill has come under fire from an animal rights group in light of the release of Freedom of Information documents.
A lonely death
No next-of-kin, no emergency contact details, no family or friends.
Delburn windfarms scaled down
Plans for a windfarm to be built on the outskirts of the Latrobe Valley have been scaled down with the company citing community feedback as part of the reason for the change.
Now they’re talking
Residents of historic gold mining town Walhalla were able to access mobile coverage for the first time after a new mobile tower was switched on earlier this week.
James’ wish fulfilled
While holidays to outback Australia are not uncommon, 12-year-old James Harbour's upcoming family holiday to central Australia will be particularly special.
Call to cut speed limit
A number of Yallourn North community members are calling for the speed limit along a dangerous stretch of road leading into the town to be reduced.
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FOOTBALL
GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
By LIAM DURKIN
FINALS-type weather greeted Gippsland League venues at the weekend.
With September only a few weeks away, players were given a good test...
