‘Gippsland voted yes’: Darren Chester
Gippsland MP Darren Chester hopes that parliament's decision to legalise same-sex marriage last week in the House of Representatives will unite the region and the nation.
Job gloom at worker picnic
Some local construction workers are scratching their heads about how they will give their kids a decent Christmas, eight months after Hazelwood closed and work dried up.
Timber supplies hit
Local retailers are running out of timber to sell since Morwell's Carter Holt Harvey mill closed in September, which is driving inflation in softwood supplies for the domestic market.
Ready to say ‘I do’
The Latrobe Valley will become alive with the sound of gay wedding parties, now that same-sex attracted people can now legally marry in Australia.
A ‘last resort’
Victoria's energy minister has declined to reveal how long the state government knew about plans to install diesel-powered generators at the former Morwell Power Station.
From paddock to prizes at Yinnar
A leafy, welcoming space, the volunteer-run Yinnar Community Garden was once nothing more than a flat paddock.
Slow down or face a fine
From today motorists across the Latrobe Valley who speed past emergency service vehicles on the side of the road will be slapped with a $277 fine.
Morwell crop house found
A house has been discovered in Morwell after police uncovered the sophisticated setup during a visit to the Vindon Street property on Friday.
Course cures writers block
The Clemente Scholarship program is facilitated by Federation University in Gippsland and allows students for whom tertiary education has passed them by to complete four 12-week university-level courses over a period of two to three years.
Bridge upgrade go ahead
A bridge reconstruction and road safety works between Tyers and Traralgon will likely go ahead following a Latrobe City Council decision to grant VicRoads a planning permit.
Brown coal mine uses to be discussed
Future uses for the Latrobe Valley's three brown coal mines will be discussed next week during a question and answer session in Morwell.
Push for skills review
Nationals deputy leader Steph Ryan has called for a thorough review of Gippsland's skills and training needs during a visit to Moe on Tuesday.
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Winners raise the bat
FOOTBALL
NORTH GIPPSLAND
By LIAM DURKIN
YOU do wonder if results ever make it back to AFL HQ.
Just one game in Round 17 of the North Gippsland...
