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Inaugural market gets top marks

STALL-holders, organisers and market-goers all agreed on one thing at the weekend - Morwell's first 50 mile farmers market was a success.

Driving private investment in Gippsland

REGIONAL Development Minister Jaala Pulford attended a meeting in Traralgon to identify priorities to drive jobs, investment and growth in regional Victoria.

Man dies following Tyers assault

A man has died in hospital at the weekend following an assault in Tyers late Friday night.

Camping trip nightmare

A YALLOURN North man who was allegedly shot in the back on Easter Saturday is hoping the culprit will come forward.

Draining cost of the Mirboo North pool

THE future of Mirboo North's outdoor swimming pool will be discussed this Wednesday night when community groups make public presentations to the South Gippsland Shire Council.

Putting Gippsland foodies on the map

Foodies and wine buffs arrived in droves when Tinamba Food and Wine Festival opened on Sunday.

Latrobe Valley, shall we dance?

The 'DanceSport' movement, created to see ballroom dancing taken up as an athletic discipline worthy of the Olympics, is coming to the Latrobe Valley.

T’gon man fronts court on attempted murder charge

A 42 year-old man is fighting for his life in the Alfred Hospital after he was allegedly repeatedly struck to the head with a baseball bat in Tyers on Friday evening.

Highway duplication milestone

Duplication of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale is one step closer with the start of work between the Sale-Heyfield Road at Fulham and Reid Drive in Wurruk.

Refugee support strong, despite weekend protests

Latrobe Valley residents continue to show compassion for asylum seekers despite massive anti-Muslim protests in cities and regional areas over the weekend.

Help crush ice epidemic

THE use, sale and manufacturing epidemic of crystal methamphetamine or 'ice' is set to be targeted with the Latrobe Valley community asked to 'dob in' dealers.

Farewell, Sam

The community has farewelled 16 year-old Morwell boy, Sam Tormey.

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