Taking 50,000 youth voices to the UN
The 2017 Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations Paige Burton visited Lowanna College late last month to hear from nominated students from year 7 to 12 about their highest concerns in society.
Graves of Gippsland
Ever since she was a young girl growing up in Moe, Gay Rogers had a fascination with history, which has led her to publish her latest book, 'Lone Graves of Gippsland'.
Government makes ASH mill its own
The State Government has reached an in-principle agreement with the owners of Australian Sustainable Hardwoods to purchase the Heyfield Timber Mill.
People power to drive community climate hub
Gippsland Climate Change Network was named the host organisation of a pilot state government-funded Community Power Hub on Tuesday.
Uncertainty around fire restructure
Local CFA volunteers have welcomed the appointment of a select committee to review the State Government's proposal to restructure Victorian fire services.
Marking a decade standing against domestic violence
The FMC Mediation and Counselling Traralgon Family Relationships Centre celebrated a decade of community outreach this week.
Guides shrug off flood
After the hot water system caused a flood and extensive damage to their beloved hall early last month, the Traralgon Girl Guides are determined to rebuild.
Waste to a wealth of energy
A bold new project that would convert household waste into energy in the Latrobe Valley can now enter its first major phase following joint investment by the state and federal governments.
Alleged positive drug test
A man has allegedly returned positive to a roadside drug test after police pulled him over at Traralgon on Monday.
No dumping: tranquil reserve tarnished
Outraged residents are disgusted after rubbish including milk cartons, empty dog food tins and fast food packaging was recently dumped near Toms Bridge on Tanjil East Road at Maryvale.
Opportunity to hand in unwanted guns
Heirloom firearms can be discarded under a no-questions-asked arrangement following Australia's first gun amnesty since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.
Book worm heaven returns
A massive collection of books will be on offer this weekend as the Yarragon Book Fair opens its 14th annual fundraiser in support of the Yarragon and Darnum Ellinbank fire brigades.




















