Housing boost needed
A collection of Gippsland leaders in the social and community sector agree housing is at the apex of the problems faced by the region's most disadvantaged.
Thieves target unlocked cars
A spate of theft from cars in Traralgon has left police shaking their heads after more than half a dozen vehicles were broken into at the weekend.
Jeffrey calls time at Morwell
Morwell RSL president Bruce Jeffrey has announced he will not re-nominate the role of RSL president next year, putting an end to an eight-year tenure which has been dubbed a "remarkable innings" by some of his colleagues.
Health Record attracts almost 52,000
Close to 52,000 Gippsland residents have signed up for a My Health Record, representing a third of the region's population, data from the 2018 annual report of the Gippsland Primary Health Network showed.
Animal cruelty reports high in Latrobe
The RSPCA has ranked Latrobe City at 11 out of Victoria's 79 council areas as a hotspot for reports of animal cruelty, receiving 305 reports in 2018-17.
Panel addresses job seekers
Local job seekers were given the heads-up on how to enter the workforce without a swag of qualifications or years of experience at a work skills session at The VRI hall.
ReActivate’s food for thought
A range of local green thumb initiatives that encourage people to share ideas and grow healthy produce have been recognised with a cash donation by a leading Gippsland vegetable industry group.
Potter walks the walk
A Budgeree woman has won a volunteer and charity award as part of the Mrs Australia Continent beauty pageant, for being a passionate supporter of her local community and rural mental health.
Soccer friendly to unite
Three years after initiating a multicultural cricket league the Gippsland Australian Muslim Community IncÂorporated is now organising a soccer match to engage more people among culturally and linguistically diverse communities to participate in sport.
Headspace celebrates a decade
While headspace Morwell will celebrate double digits this Thursday with a party, high school student Gabby Hines' appreciation of the youth mental health service runs a lot deeper than birthday cake.
Funding boost for Gippsland rail trail
Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has committed $267,000 towards upgrades along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, which will go towards finalising what has been a quarter-century community project.
No return for diesel generators: AEMO
The Australian energy regulator has confirmed that diesel generators will not return to Morwell this summer to back up the state's summer energy supply.