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Get the fracking out of Victoria

Gippsland farmers are rejoicing after a permanent ban on fracking was announced by the State Government on Tuesday.

Churchill development ‘worth the investment’

A vacant expanse of land in Churchill's town centre is the subject of a proposed development plan and Latrobe City Council wants residents to have their say.

Full speed ahead

NSW Institute of Sport rider Scott Law has catapulted himself into the lead after the first stage of the Tour of Gippsland.

Fuelled up for a petrol price fight

The State Opposition is proposing a parliamentary inquiry into regional Victorian fuel prices in a bid to examine why some regional communities are paying more at the pump than other country areas and metro Melbourne.

Attempted armed robbery in Traralgon

Latrobe Criminal Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an attempted armed robbery committed on a driver in Traralgon on Saturday.

Pies humbled by rampant Hawks

Morwell East was a surprise 23-point winner against Yinnar in the Mid Gippsland elimination final yesterday.

High-flying Bombers

Yallourn-Yallourn North has booked a place in next Saturday's second semi-final after downing favourites Mirboo North in Saturday's Mid Gippsland qualifying final.

Bulldogs bullied into submission

HEYFIELD will contest a fifth straight North Gippsland Football Netball League grand final, after stunning minor premier Sale City in Saturday's second semi-final at Gordon Street Recreation Reserve.

CFA dismisses Opposition ‘ban’

Member for Morwell Russell Northe has expressed his disappointment at the Country Fire Authority "banning" State Opposition politicians from officially participating in medal ceremonies and brigade dinners.

Walking from dark places to hope and recovery

A sense of solidarity, the community coming together and people speaking out about a topic often perceived as taboo will be the experience of a community walk next month.

A ‘homely’ broadcast

Jamie Pallot and Jason Loughrey run a radio station from home voluntarily.

Precious puppy’s training

Traralgon resident Sandra Sumner was reading the paper when she noticed Seeing Eye Dogs Australia had a call-out for volunteer puppy carers.

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