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Time to saddle up for the show

Equine enthusiasts will return to the ring at the 126th Traralgon and District Agricultural Show this year.

Great decade of growth predicted

A renowned Australian demographer predicts a bright, expanding future for Gippsland, labelling it the ninth largest separate market in Australia.

Change for the better

A CONVERT to the benefits of a healthy lifestyle is hoping to inspire others by hosting a health and wellbeing expo at Kernot Hall, Morwell in November.

Two things are better than one

In their craziest costumes and on top of their largest unicycles yet, Hernes Oak twins Sophie and Amanda Fontaine will ride in the 'Around the Bay - Ride for a Child in Need' challenge next month.

Tragic consequences

It took watching three of her friends "drop like flies" after trying synthetic cannabis to get a former addict to stop using the legal drugs.

Plea for permanent home

A LATROBE City councillor is calling for a fire-bombing helicopter to be based at Latrobe Regional Airport this fire season and secured for the future.

Gippsland overflowing with tourism potential

Expanding community-run events including the Walhalla Ljusfest for international and state-wide tourism is among a series of recommendations outlined in a Victorian tourism report.

EPA investigation underway

The Environment Protection Authority is collecting witness statements from some mine operators as part of ongoing investigations following the Hazelwood mine fire.

Unwanted attention

Morwell resident Paul Gitsham has had a "gutful" of ongoing police visits to his street in Mountain Grey Rise, Morwell.

Latrobe City passes on Walhalla meeting

Latrobe City Council decided it would not enter into discussions with Baw Baw Shire regarding Walhalla's potential move to within the city's boundaries.

Labor’s late candidate switch

The Labor party has been forced to make an 11th hour candidate changeover in the upper house seat of Eastern Victoria, two months out from the state election.

Calls to allay terror fears

Muslims living in the Latrobe Valley are concerned recent police raids against suspected terrorists may create fear and anxiety among their ranks.

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