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Defiant strike

More than 70 maintenance workers at AGL Loy Yang power station were in the thick of unlawful strike action on Wednesday, protesting against the recent sacking of 20 colleagues.

The iron price

A prominent Gippsland businessman's attempts to establish a multi-billion dollar project exporting iron ore from South America to China have run afoul, with two of his companies going into liquidation.

Bins ditched to deter bomb threats

Security measures which saw rubbish bins removed across metropolitan train station platforms amid potential bomb threats have been implemented at Traralgon and Warragul V/Line stations.

Margaret’s our super senior

One of Lifeline Gippsland's original volunteers has been recognised for her years of service to the community at the launch of Latrobe City's Seniors Week on Monday.

Sod turned sooner than expected

Developers have welcomed a more encouraging approach to developments by Latrobe City Council, following a Traralgon residential estate approval in less than 12 months.

No place for sissies

The saying 'old age is no place for sissies' has been emblazoned on T-shirts worn by more than 1100 oldies in a photography exhibition embracing the humour in growing older.

Blessed bikers sent on their way

A high octane meeting of the motorcycle faithfuls transformed Mirboo North like never before at the weekend, when Gippsland's inaugural 'Blessing of the Bike' ceremony brought in the 2014/15 riding season.

Hosing down old fears

Crawling through smoke-filled houses and blasting water from a fireman's hose acted as some Sudanese children's introduction to the Country Fire Authority at a family day in Moe on Thursday.

Local men diagnosed too late: prostate report

Research into treatment and mortality surrounding prostate cancer in Gippsland has concluded men in the region are diagnosed and treated too late.

Candidates to front Gippsland carers

Gippsland candidates in the state election will field questions from frustrated carers this month as part of a forum aimed at highlighting the needs of people with a disability and their families.

Talking bushfire tactics

In preparation for the upcoming bushfire season, about 200 people flocked to Churchill from across Victoria to learn about living with bushfires.

Community voices black spot concerns

Mobile coverage black spots across Gippsland were highlighted during a forum at Traralgon Bowls Club on Friday.

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