Ambassador’s warm welcome for new Aussies
It was the day that mother of two Shaisia Zaffar had been waiting for since she arrived in Australia from Pakistan in 2012.
Ambulance Service Medal for Traralgon’s own
Not one to take all the glory for himself, Traralgon resident Ross Salathiel was quick to point out the achievements that earned him an Ambulance Service Medal at the weekend were a team effort.
Boolarra honours community champions
Two Budgeree residents were honoured with certificates for contributions to the community in Saturday's Australia Day celebrations at Boolarra.
Driving force at Holden museum
Long-serving Trafalgar volunteer Michael Brennan received a Baw Baw Shire Australia Day medallion for his work across several local community groups, including preserving Australian car history.
Traralgon steps up for Australia Day celebrations
Pride in the nation's bountiful multiculturalism was a common thread weaving its way through Australia Day celebrations at Victory Park in Traralgon on Saturday morning.
Morwell scores new facilities
Morwell's netball and cricket clubs last week celebrated the opening of a new shared pavilion at Morwell Recreation Reserve.
Local honour is special
While Cowarr resident Helen Hoppner's commitment to the flourishing of small communities in Gippsland was recognised in 2016 when she received an Order of Australia Medal, local recognition is, perhaps, much more special.
War nurse turned farmer’s sexism battle
Some of Gippsland's most iconic sites were once blocks of land painstakingly worked by servicemen upon their return from the First World War.
Police car rammed in Morwell
Police have arrested a man following an alleged ramming in Morwell on Tuesday afternoon.
Remand for serious assault charges
A man accused of assaulting a woman inside his Traralgon home has been denied bail after a magistrate described the alleged attacks as "serious" and "extreme" violence.
Chester concerned for jobs
Gippsland MP Darren Chester has spoken out in support of local businesses after it was revealed last week a company which received state government funding owed more than $1 million to Latrobe Valley businesses.
Touch the art, become the art
A Morwell artist is gearing up for her first major solo exhibition at Latrobe Regional Gallery which invites people to touch and feel an installation based upon the concept of static electricity.






















