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‘Lost without Youth Connections’

"If it hadn't have been for Youth Connections I wouldn't be here and I wouldn't be in the position I am today."

We’ve come a long way, but…

Five prominent Gippsland were invited to write and read out a letter to British women's activist Emmeline Pankhurst, beginning with the statement 'we've come a long way, but...'

New lease on life for Harold’s Life Ed van

A TOWERING version of health education mascot Harold the giraffe has helped Kosciuszko Street Primary School students celebrate the launch of Gippsland's new Life Education van.

Rail upgrade hopes not high

A $2 billion election commitment promising to benefit Gippsland rail commuters has been met with scepticism by the Public Transport Users Association.

Labor’s young hope for Morwell

The Victorian Labor Party has thrown a fresh face into the Morwell electorate in hopes of curtailing the formidable 13 per cent margin held by the National Party this November election.

Resident’s call for transparency

Since the Hazelwood mine fire began on 9 February, Wallace Street resident Tineke Stratford has slept only one night in her own home.

Devil in detail for Morwell insurance payouts

The likelihood of insurance payouts for Morwell households blanketed in coal ash from the Hazelwood mine fire will come down to the fine print of individual policies, a financial adviser has warned.

Morwell on road to recovery

As the Morwell mine fire continues to subside, authorities are preparing for an emergency recovery process like no other.

Firefighter infection palmed off

Fire authorities have backflipped on their rejection of claims a firefighter contracted septicemia in his hand after working in a contaminated Hazelwood mine dam.

Youth program hangs in the balance

A NATIONAL outreach program, which last year helped more than 400 disengaged local teenagers, could be scrapped in December.

Morwell men wanted

As part of Operation Roundup 2, police are seeking information on the whereabouts of two Morwell men.

Prices plateau

A Morwell woman was shocked to learn the value of her property had remained static since purchasing it five years ago.

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Final VicGrid plan coming

By PHILIP HOPKINS   SUBMISSIONS on the state government's draft renewable energy zones (REZs) and transmission lines closed on Tuesday this week, but VicGrid's chief executive,...