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Morwell finalist in Tidy Towns award

Morwell has been named a finalist in the annual Keep Victoria Beautiful Tidy Town of the Year awards, recognised for its preservation of cultural heritage at the former Masonic Lodge on Hazelwood Road.

New plant unrealistic: Shing

State Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing has slammed the National Party’s push for a new low-emissions power station at the former Hazelwood site as an unrealistic prospect that no bank will finance.

Flavours of Sri Lanka

Exposure to different cultures was the best ingredients Mohammed Shiraz Awn used for his culinary style.

Iron chefs assemble

Love or hate the intimidation, tears and cravats of MasterChef, ReActivate Latrobe Valley has lifted ideas from the prime time television program to create an entirely unique concept, with a distinctly Gippsland flavour.

More than 370 support motion

A community motion to oppose VicForests plans to log forest surrounding Mirboo North has gained more than 370 signatures, says motion seconder and Friends of the Lyrebird Walk member Grant O'Neill.

Restored to former glory

Boolarra resident of 33 years Di Billingsley said the pub had always been a focal point at the entrance to the town, however over time people stopped coming as its appearance deteriorated

Teacher on world stage

Traralgon College English teacher Alanah Andrews isn't scared of bringing creativity into the classroom.

Mirboo North voices logging angst

More than 350 community members descended on the Mirboo North town hall on Thursday night to voice their concerns about VicForests plans to harvest about 50 hectares of timber from state forest surrounding the town.

Cops ride for remembrance

Traralgon came to a standstill on Friday morning when 350 motorcyclists streamed through the town under police escort on route to Canberra for the eighth Wall to Wall Remembrance Ride.

Heyfield mill sale finalised

Australian Sustainable Hardwoods will continue under the ownership of state government and a shareholder group made up of members of ASH management after the purchase of the Heyfield timber mill was finalised on Friday.

Insight into world of work

On Thursday TAFE student Rohan Knowles spent the day at Greyhound Racing Victoria's Traralgon club alongside Jake Caldwell, who both raked the track, picked up some rubbish and cleaned windows, amongst other odd jobs.

‘This is about equality’, Rainbow Collective says

Gippsland Rainbow Collective representative Jo Parker has stressed the need for a 'yes' vote in the same-sex marriage postal survey, yet says she appreciates the importance of all voices being heard.

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