Warning water rate rise to drain hip pockets
A Melbourne-based legal centre has flagged concerns about plans by Gippsland Water to raise its rates by two per cent following a submission to the Essential Services Commission.
Clothing at hand for those in need
A Traralgon church opened its doors on Friday, April 20 for people who are doing it tough and are in need of free clothes.
Poor air quality hits Valley
A combination of cold weather, planned agricultural burns and increased use of wood heaters has been blamed for the poor air quality in the region over the last week.
New building for Yallourn North School
Education Minister James Merlino was in town on Thursday to officially open Yallourn North Primary School's new state-of-the-art modular building.
Training slices through wait
Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney announced at a Moe abattoir 100 positions for a new program which will fast-track people into entry-level meat industry jobs on Thursday.
Neighbourhood houses make a difference to many
Karen Henderson, a hairdresser of 35 years, decided she wanted to make a change in her profession and herself.
Industry needs to drive training focus
Federation Training will be able to offer new and expanded courses that local industries have highlighted as needed in the region, following a $1.96 million state government funding boost.
Paper dumping found
Australian Paper is being disadvantaged by new revelations that dumped A4 copy paper imports sell for up to a third cheaper than the local brand, initial findings of a federal investigation show.
Man stable after his car rolled at Morwell
A Glengarry man has been taken to hospital after his car rolled on Latrobe Road, Morwell.
Triple treat for Traralgon truckers
In horse racing, the Melbourne Cup is the pinnacle of the sport. In off-road rock crawling, it's the Tough Dog Tuff Truck Challenge.
Light horse honoured
A champion show horse and his rider helped commemorate their fallen equine comrades from the Australian Light Horse Brigade at the Churchill Anzac service.
Sawmills put pressure on government over jobs
Six Gippsland sawmills have renewed pressure on the Victorian government, urging Premier Daniel Andrews in an open letter to save jobs, protect regional communities and return confidence to the timber industry.
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By LIAM DURKIN
WHY do we do it?
The sport that makes everyone question their life choices each and every Saturday for six months of the...
