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A family reunion for everyone in Gippsland

Former Gippsland resident Leigh Kestle has the perfect antidote for people who cannot stand the thought of a reunion with people from their past.

Support boost at Morwell Central

The kindergarten slated to be built at Morwell Central Primary School will receive funding from a philanthropic organisation to establish a learning community for children and their families.

Delicious dumplings dazzle Friendship Group

Traralgon resident Ada Murfett remembers Chinese New Year in Hong Kong as a different kind of holiday when she was a child, before everyone was too busy to allow the celebrations to stretch over about five nights at different family homes.

Highway mess prompts war of words

The issue of build-up on median strips along the Princes Highway in Traralgon will be raised at tonight's Latrobe City Council's monthly meeting.

Chester given Veterans affairs

Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has declared the Nationals' recent leadership change a "reset" for the party after it was last week announced he would return to the ministry.

Coalition backs demolition calls

Opposition energy and resources spokesman David Southwick has thrown his support behind Coal Energy Australia's proposal to establish its CarbonTech project at the recently heritage-listed Morwell Power Station and briquette factory site.

Uni, HRL decide to join forces

A collaborative agreement between Federation University and HRL Technology will address the changing needs of industry into the future with the establishment of an Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.

Target to close Morwell store

Retail giant Target will close its Morwell store at Mid Valley Shopping Centre in June - leaving the store's 40-odd employees without a job.

Folks to flood Boolarra festival

Boolarra is set to ring with the sweet sounds of live and local music when the town comes alive for its 16th annual folk festival this weekend.

Students are sustainability school stars

Yinnar South Primary School has been recognised for leading the way in sustainability with a coveted two-star certificate in the Victorian government's ResourceSmart Schools program.

Council to make call on Budgeree school

The Budgeree community has mixed reactions about a Latrobe City Council recommendation to revert a historic school to Crown land for the local hall committee to manage.

Seeding a new earth story at Moe

Community-minded people interested in eco-friendly sustainable living are being invited to become a caretaker on a Moe property established to promote simple living in harmony with nature.

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