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Orton spears a few

Twin City bowman Drew Orton became the toast of 2015 when he was named Archery Association of Australia shooter of the year in the cubs’ age bracket.

A kick ahead of the rest

Lowanna College student Zaida Glibanovic never worried about the negative comments directed at her about being a Muslim teenager learning martial arts.

Raincheck for Duncan’s run-hundred

The threat of bushfires in last Saturday’s searing heat prompted the postponement of Duncan’s Run Hundred until April.

Fire agencies urge caution as fire risk increases

Fire agencies continue to prepare for increased fire risk across Gippsland for New Year's eve and are urging the community to do the same.

Total Fire Ban: What can I do?

NO - Campfires, fires for warmth or personal comfort are banned. Solid and liquid fuel barbecues and ovens are also banned.YES - Barbecues that...

New offer on the table for Loy Yang workers

Unions are expected to again reject a stripped-back enterprise bargaining agreement proposal tabled by AGL Loy Yang last week, pushing the company and its workers further towards an industrial dispute.

Time to grow potential

For those wondering what the Get Sunflowered project is bringing to the region, ReActivate Latrobe Valley committee member Peter Gibbons has the answer: jobs.

Council feels the heat

A barrage of criticism on social media has prompted Latrobe City Council to change its outdoor pool opening hours on hot days.

Illegal waste dumping conviction

A Gippsland-based waste company has been found guilty of illegally dumping industrial waste at Bairnsdale and Cann River landfills in 2012.

Push for critical facilities

Mental health advocacy group Barrier Breakers is calling on governments to develop mental health and drug facilities in central Gippsland.

Morwell man dies following car crash

A 70 year-old man involved in a single vehicle crash on 22 December has died.

No excuses

Authorities are warning they will take a zero tolerance approach to campers ignoring fire restrictions in Gippsland this summer.

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Making public transport safe

  VICTORIA Police conducted a highly visible operation across Latrobe Valley's public transport network on Tuesday, April 28. Officers from Moe, Morwell and Traralgon uniform teamed...