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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.

Show will solider on

Defiant members of the Traralgon and District Agricultural Society say the Traralgon Show will return next year, despite the event being canned at the weekend due to inclement weather.

SES tackle fallen trees, drains

The State Emergency Service responded to 20 calls for assistance across the Latrobe Valley at the weekend of Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 3, mainly for storm and flood damage.

Baptcare marks 20 years

Baptcare's St Hilary's residential aged care in Morwell recently celebrated its 20th birthday with an afternoon of festivities.

Diesel plan gets EPA, ministerial approval

A plan to establish 105 diesel generators on the outskirts of Morwell at the former Energy Brix site looks set to go ahead after clearing two major regulatory hurdles.

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.

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