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Welsford claims Tour of Gippsland

The Tour of Gippsland criterium series wrapped in Traralgon on Sunday with 21-year-old West Australian Sam Welsford taking out the overall win to retain the coveted yellow jersey.

Quilting room offers hope

A craft show in Pakenham this weekend will feature a fundraising initiative where a ‘Quilting Room’ will be set up for people to join in and raise funds to cater for the everyday needs of cancer patients and their families.

Reliability the focus

Federal member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the energy policy unveiled by the government will improve affordability while encouraging Latrobe Valley power stations to invest in upgrades and secure local jobs.

Renewables raising costs: expert

The increase in renewable energy has contributed to the rising costs of the electricity transmission network, which most people don't realise, according to Latrobe Valley energy expert Ian Nethercote.

Chopperoo vs the world

Glen Gillam describes himself as "just a bogan from the bush", but the Toongabbie resident's woodchopping skills are up there with the best in the world.

Policy leaves a lot to be desired: EV

Environment Victoria campaigns manager Nick Aberle has questioned how Australia will meet its commitments to the Paris climate change conference if the federal government's energy policy is adopted.

Sisters making their mark

In high school, Heyfield's Bonnie Coleman felt the pressure to go to university as a switched-on young woman, however she always knew that wasn't what she wanted to do.

Morwell home invasion

Police are appealing for information following a serious assault in Morwell on Tuesday morning.

Caring is a labour of love

Morwell resident Lucia Calabrese never knew that a National Carers Week exists until she was recently advised about it.

TV icon gets behind breeders’ association

Don Burke has thrown his support behind a Morwell man's quest to form a statewide novice dog breeders' association.

Ready for the big stage

A grade 5 student at St Vincent de Paul Primary School should be the talk of the classroom after claiming the state title in the Aboriginal Model and Talent Search in Melbourne, however Lucy Ger-Pau prefers to keep things under wraps.

Morwell’s own architectural gem

Richard Horseman comes to work every day beaming with pride that the building which houses his thriving solicitor's office is 129 years old and steeped in Morwell's history.

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