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Traf east blues returns

David Gridley, a key organiser of the annual Traf East Winter Blues festival, said the Victorian blues community had adopted the issue of homelessness.

Stadium heat fix wanted

Proud grandfather of Churchill basketballers Ken Harding has been working for 18 months to have some form of cooling system installed at the Churchill basketball stadium in the lead-up to the upcoming summer season.

Harold called in to help lift spirits

Mental health was on the agenda earlier this week when Lifeline Gippsland hit the streets of Morwell with three alpacas to mark World Mental Health Day.

Plenty to love about Gippsland wine

Wine writer James Halliday's latest ratings should challenge anyone who doesn't associate Gippsland with top quality viticulture.

Inquiry hears councils’ concerns

Challenges faced by local councils were raised at an inquiry into the sustainability of Victoria's rural and regional councils at Traralgon on Monday.

Chooks with a view

Perched on the rolling green hills surrounding Mirboo North, the 1200 chooks of Gippsland Free Range Eggs have quite a view.

Trevor’s epic journey for education

The sight of snow to a firefighter might normally mean rest and quiet, however Melbourne Fire Brigade's Trevor Evans is wringing his hands at the thought.

Push on for state funding

Latrobe City Council will seek state government funding to cover the cost of a facility upgrade at Monash Reserve in Newborough.

Attitude key to butting out for good

For Traralgon man Andrew Livingstone quitting smoking five years ago was a blessing in disguise.

Michelle goes the distance

Completing a marathon at the age of 60 is a feat in itself. Take into account the hurdles Michelle Crosby has had to overcome and it becomes all the more remarkable.

The Invisibles debuts

A Melbourne filmmaker was expecting to make an easy, feel-good documentary when he first heard about Berry Street's Debutante Ball in Gippsland.

Call for breeder unity

Morwell criminologist Alan Guthrie has launched a campaign to create a novice dog breeders' association after Latrobe City Council abolished mandatory desexing of dogs last month.

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