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Families share experience

Traralgon mother Lisa Prior had no clue what was about to surprise her and husband Ben when little Ace was born more than nine months ago.

Aboriginal name proposal

The federal electorate of McMillan would be renamed 'Bunjileene-Purrine' if Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation and Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation's nominated name to the Australian Electoral Commission is accepted.

Concession rejected

Proposed logging buffer zones in the Mirboo North area have been rejected by a community committee.

Tasty learning experience

Students, teachers and parents gathered at the Traralgon College junior campus to celebrate the success of a program that engages disengaged students through practical, skills-based learning.

Reflections on Newborough

"If it all ended tomorrow, I'd have had more than my share."

Possum protection not needed: minister

The Turnbull government's forestry minister has slammed as nonsense claims the Leadbeater's possum's existence is endangered and a new national park is needed in central Gippsland to protect it.

After once bitten, never again shy

Lying under a house and staring down a tiger snake are not tasks commonly listed on job descriptions, however, for Latrobe Valley retired snake catcher Jeff Mathieson it was all part and parcel of the industry.

Train deal scrutiny urged

A new rail contract between the state government and Metro Trains Melbourne came into effect last week, and is set to improve the strained Gippsland service with improved communication and management of shared corridors.

Stay safe in heavy rain: emergency services

Emergency services and other authorities have urged locals to plan to stay safe following severe weather warnings across the state.

Services resume after man struck by train

Services on the Gippsland line are resuming this morning, more than four hours after a man was struck by a Melbourne-bound train at Yarragon.

Energy Brix asbestos removal depends on budget

Energy Brix Australia Corp cannot guarantee all asbestos will be removed from the old Morwell Power Station site, if demolition goes ahead at the site next year.

Diesel generators coming to outskirts of Morwell

Morwell residents should expect to see 105 diesel-powered generators, each with a motor equivalent of three trucks, being brought onto the Energy Brix Power Station site, a contractor has confirmed.

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