Medal joy for fitness queen
Eight years ago Chrissy Warren was working as a veterinary nurse and she was unhappy. The 32-year-old felt overweight and decided to join the local gym to put some pep back in her step.
Bio-potential highlighted
Victoria, through projects such as the biomanufacturing plans of Australian Paper in the Latrobe Valley, could lead Australia's push into the emerging bio-economy, according to the annual report of the state's forestry industry.
Marc-O-Matic blends art and tech
The potential for technological advancements to create a world of evil robots and pervasive surveillance can make people gulp at the thought of the future but when it comes to art and gaming, the future cannot come fast enough for some.
Drug drivers nabbed
Drug driving is on the rise, according to one of the region's top traffic cops.
Warnings for snake season
As the weather heats up in the lead up to the summer months, local snake catchers are calling on the community to be increasingly aware of snakes.
Lost letter surfaces after 87 years
An 87-year-old unopened letter addressed to a Traralgon resident was found in the former Heyfield post office, now home to the Heyfield museum.
Word choices matter
Using the correct language when talking about people seeking asylum in Australia can make a difference in changing attitudes towards refugees, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre said.
Visits bring two-way joy
A Morwell woman's visits to her ailing father at an aged care facility opened her eyes to the lonely world of isolated older people.
Bushfires inevitable
Gippsland is not likely to face a catastrophic fire season with multiple fatalities, but bushfires would be inevitable due to a "record" build-up of fuel loads, according to a Gippsland-based bushfire scientist.
Diginity gift delights
Quantum Support Services clients and Morwell Neighbourhood House participants came together recently for the house's Dignity Day at Federation Training in Traralgon.
Ford ready for nation’s best
Cameron Ford came across the sport of disc golf by chance. The 26-year-old Traralgon resident was on holiday in San Francisco and spotted a group of people throwing a disc in the park below the Golden Gate Bridge.
Shing slams survey stance
State member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing has labelled McMillan MP Russell Broadbent a "disappointment" after he revealed on ABC Gippsland on Thursday morning he would likely abstain or vote against marriage equality legislation in parliament.




















