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Stars shine in Moe

More than 6000 diehard fans flooded through the gates at Moe's Ted Summerton Reserve last week to catch a glimpse of Big Bash League cricket.

Wells pumped for home crowd

It has been almost three years since former Morwell resident and Hockeyroo Ashlee Wells ran out in front of a home crowd but she won't have to wait too much longer.

Old-time Australia Day fun for Moe

Paddy and Annette O'Dowd were recognised during a heartfelt tribute at Moe's Australia Day breakfast at Old Gippstown for their contribution and commitment to the broader community over several decades.

Citizens who give back recognised in Latrobe

Rosanna Colli's message to people of the Latrobe Valley is "to give as much as you can" to improve the liveability of "our great city".

Flynns Creek fire

Almost a dozen CFA tankers and a water bomber helicopter responded to a blaze at Flynns Creek on Thursday which burnt about 10 hectares of land.

Kids affected in park attack

Forensic testing will be undertaken after several children reported burning sensations after using play equipment at Apex Park in Moe on Sunday morning.

Steelvision insolvent

Administrators have been appointed to take over Steelvision after its sole director last week declared the company – which received more than half a million dollars in Victorian taxpayer money less than 12 months ago – was insolvent.

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.

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