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Persistence pays off with NDIS

If there is one person who knows what it means to look after someone in need, it is Erica Smith.

Historic Hillman gifted to keep it in Gippsland

Jon Hall recalls an amusing picture in his mind of fellow Moe resident Lorna Coto, the wife of the late Dr John Coto, driving the 1960 Hillman Huksy he would later own for himself.

Raes reflect with joy

A Churchill couple who spent about 35 years entertaining Gippsland has reflected on the countless friendships they built through playing toe-tapping four-four melodies, Strauss waltzes and the rock 'n' roll to resurrect long-lost dance moves.

Address is now fixed for Ricky

When No Fixed Address started booking gigs again, songwriter and guitarist Ricky Harrison had no choice but to move down from Queensland or fork out for airfares.

Social impact of house valued

An independent social impact study has shown Morwell Neighbourhood House provided in excess of $600,000 worth of value to the community in 2017, despite operating on less than $140,000.

Morning tea

The message behind the Biggest Morning Tea held at Chairo Christian School's Traralgon campus on Wednesday was deeply personal for some students and their families.

NBN works strand businesses

"The number you are trying to reach is not available to take your call."

Blokes dig deep for cancer

Stan Alves' message was clear when he addressed a crowd of 500 men at Kernot Hall on Friday afternoon.

NBN offers job hopes

Gippslanders are being encouraged to get connected and expand their digital connectivity in an attempt to drive revenue growth and operational efficiencies following the release of a report last week commissioned by NBN Co.

Coalition parties track rail solution

A Liberal Party MP says his party is in "unison" with the Victorian Nationals' plan to unclog Gippsland's rail corridor by creating a second regional rail link if elected at November's state election.

Legal push for alleged St Paul’s victims

A proposed group action will seek compensation for victims of alleged sexual, physical and mental abuse at Traralgon's St Paul's Catholic College for boys in the 1970s.

Builder pay for delays

Builders across Gippsland are forking out thousands of dollars each week in generator hire because they can't get timely power and gas connections to greenfield building sites.

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