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The night before Christmas

For tens of thousands of Australians across the country this Thursday marks the 40th anniversary of the devastating Cyclone Tracy, a tropical storm which converted Darwin into rubble overnight.

Troubled laneway declared public road

A long-running dispute over the status of a Traralgon laneway has prompted council to become "proactive" and identify any potentially public roads.

Rosedale childcare fee hike to stave off closure

A Rosedale childcare centre has been forced to raise its fees to continue operating - a move that will see some families pay an extra $15 dollars a day.

Christmas decorations shine again

When hope of a merry Christmas seemed lost for a Traralgon family, a token of goodwill from a stranger has lifted their spirits.

‘No more redundancies’

Campus closures and targeted staff redundancies at Federation Training have been put on hold with the institution hoping to secure funding under a new Labor government.

Traralgon band gets funding for tour

Traralgon City Band is a step closer to reaching its funding goals to undertake a Tour of Remembrance in the United Kingdom and France next year after Latrobe City Council agreed to contribute $25,000.

Plea to plan ahead and arrive alive

Road safety authorities are urging motorists travelling in and around Gippsland this Christmas and new year to drive safely and plan ahead to ensure they arrive alive at their destination.

Mine fire study info online

An interim website for the Hazelwood mine fire health study has been established to keep the community informed, as researchers lay the groundwork for the mammoth project.

Businesses ‘tagged’

Police are investigating after vandals targeted more than five Moe businesses and the railway station on Sunday night.

Neighbour’s lifesaving effort

Bruce Rudd's next-door neighbour Bruce Mongan was honoured for saving his life.

Pride of place

GIPPSLAND Pride finished a credible fifth at the Victorian Pathway Program - VicSprit under 18 Female State Championships this month.

Log truck rolls

A female truck driver has escaped without serious injury after a log truck rolled over near Morwell on Monday morning.

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