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BMX plan well on track

From small beginnings as the idea of a bored Boolarra youth, the soon-to-begin construction of a BMX track in the town park highlights the power of community spirit.

Gambling link to violence, crime put in spotlight

An interactive forum looking at helping people impacted by gambling-related harm in a holistic way was held in Morwell today.

Taking a theatrical approach to addiction

The performances Three Sides of the Coin theatre troupe actors Anna Bardlsey and Ken Wolfe act out are far more than just stories, they are lived experiences.

Hands on trip to Parliament

With plenty to be proud of already, students in the Hands on Learning program at Kurnai College's Morwell campus are about to send four students to represent the program at State Parliament.

Man flees after police van smash

A man remains on the run after crashing his car into a police divisional van at Moe last night.

Morwell forum puts spotlight on gambling

An interactive forum looking at helping people impacted by gambling-related harm in a holistic way was held in Morwell today.

Sisters riding high on showjump circuit

Two Mirboo North sisters are hitting the heights in the show jumping arena after graduating from the ranks of local pony club to compete against the best in the state.

Garlands galore for Gippsland Arabian queen

A Yarragon horse trainer who fell in love with the beauty and mystique of the Arabian horse has returned from Australia's top Arab show with an armload of garlands for her exquisite steeds.

EPA acts on paper

The Environment Protection Authority is investigating pollution caused by shredded paper from stockpile warehouses contracted by Australian Paper creating a hazard to Swan Road businesses.

Diagnosis fear relief

There is probably no family who had a child with Down syndrome that never got scared of the future.

Breaking down multicultural barriers with CFA

A new face has emerged at the Country Fire Authority and she's making her presence felt in the Latrobe Valley.

Salt racers return

Brother and sister duo Ken and Rebecca Robinson are "happy to be back in civilisation" after breaking three land speed records on the salt in South Australia.

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