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.
Community drives Boolarra pub revitalisation
The Boolarra Community Hotel's reinvigorated entertainment program will feature an outback experience show of live farm animals and guitar-playing on horseback.
Community service remembered
While Kerry Watson is remembered for his substantial service to the community, it was the paramount importance he placed on his family that sticks in the minds of wife Lauris and three daughters Olivia, Katrina and Lisa.
Yallourn North captures spirit of Australia Day
Yallourn North's community started January 26 with a social breakfast in Lions Park before their own primary school students sang at Kernot Hall, Morwell for Latrobe City's main Australia Day ceremony.
Breakfast cheer for Trafalgar’s volunteers
A tireless volunteer at the Trafalgar East Hall, Bill Ringin, and 2018 Trafalgar High School captain, Liam White, both received accolades on Australia Day for their community service.
Fozard stands for parliament
After announcing he will run as a lower house independent for the seat of Monash in the upcoming federal election, Yarragon businessman Michael Fozard is calling for the help of the community to "make a change".
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VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28.
Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...
