Hike in amount of help given
Charity organisation St Vincent de Paul Society has recorded an almost 20 per cent increase in the total monetary value of support it delivered to low-income families in Gippsland over the last three years with rent and utility bills making up the most requests for assistance.
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.
Energy cut-off rates high
The Latrobe Valley has the second highest energy disconnection and water restriction rate in Victoria for Energy and Water Ombudsmen cases, according to the Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria 2017 annual report.
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Winners raise the bat
FOOTBALL
NORTH GIPPSLAND
By LIAM DURKIN
YOU do wonder if results ever make it back to AFL HQ.
Just one game in Round 17 of the North Gippsland...
