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The park’s got it covered

A COVERED piazza will soon be installed at Gippsland Immigration Park, Morwell to shelter visitors from the elements.

Significant gas rise expected

Independent non-partisan think tank the Grattan Institute has warned average Victorian households can expect to pay more than $300 a year extra for gas from mid-2015.

Theft rocks quake scientists

Aftershocks of the earthquake near Moe on Friday night could not be recorded because crucial parts of a seismic monitoring unit were stolen soon after the event.

Always look on the sunny side

Unused, unfavourable spaces will become a happy and vibrant trail when thousands of sunflowers are planted across the Latrobe Valley.

Police to rake in golf course vandals

THE golfing faux pas of failing to rake the sand may be excused temporarily at Yallourn Golf Club following dual incidents of criminal damage.

Forum places TAFE front and centre

RAISING awareness prior to the state election about the "devastating cuts to TAFEs" in recent years was the aim of a community meeting on Tuesday.

Harriet’s on the winning ticket

Labor upper house candidate Harriet Shing speaks to The Express about the prospect of becoming the first woman to represent the Eastern Victoria Region after the November election.

Mine rehab issue fires up

Pressure is mounting on the state's major political parties to make the rehabilitation of Latrobe Valley's ageing mine network a key issue in their election campaigns.

Moe cup sale a huge success

A SWARM of shoppers buzzed in and out of Moe's retail centre for the town's annual three-hour sale on Thursday.

Candidate not a happy camper

A NEW candidate for the state seat of Morwell has stepped out of the woods to change the rules surrounding outdoor recreation.

Change of the guard

The Gippsland Trades and Labour Council has vowed to continue its fight for social and community justice under the leadership of its new secretary Steve Dodd.

Australian Paper cuts deep

ABOUT 200 workers rallied outside Australian Paper's Maryvale mill on Friday, outraged by the company's move to employ New Zealand contractors over skilled Latrobe Valley tradespeople.

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The day Morwell East marched the flag home

FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND By BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   PAST players from Morwell East Football-Netball Club’s last senior flag gathered at the weekend during the Hawks home bout against Foster. The...