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Make way for Traralgon plaza

Traralgon resident Max Cumming remembers his grandfather Bill Cumming as an athletic and active member of the community.

Boreham’s balanced approach

Trafalgar and Narracan resident Fred Boreham is running for election in Baw Baw Council's East Ward.

Up for the challenge

A resource kit that focuses on promoting equality and respect within faith communities has been launched in Gippsland.

Finally ‘frack free’

South Gippsland campaigners who fought to stop unconventional gas development in Victoria have celebrated the government's ban with fanfare.

Women’s refuge headed to Gippsland

A family violence support service in the Latrobe Valley is experiencing a change to the way government is working and consulting with the sector.

Tyers transformation

A former fire risk in the centre of town is set to be transformed into a symbol of security in Tyers.

Respite for backpacker community

A MIRBOO North vegetable grower said farmers could "breathe a sigh of relief" after an announcement to scrap a 32.5 per cent tax on working holiday makers.

Campaign to stop illegal organ harvesting

Chinese Australians who belonged to a persecuted religious group in China have ended their week-long campaign in Gippsland to raise awareness of illegal organ harvesting allegedly sanctioned by the communist state.

Charlotte’s ray of hope

WHEN Charlotte Di Toro read an article about a rare disease robbing children of their memories, she knew she wanted to help.

Latrobe City Council candidate Johanna Sykes promotes brown coal

Johanna Sykes was holidaying in the Netherlands when she learned how much coal the nation imports from Australia.

Hazelwood employees are shrugging off media speculation

Hazelwood employees are shrugging off media speculation the power station and mine may close as early as April 2017.

Should we continue polluting?

It has never been a question of 'if' but 'when' for environmentalists.

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