$5 million for Lurgi site revamp
BREAKING: A troubled industrial estate could become the key to a much-needed revamp of Morwell's employment landscape, through a $5 million joint-government makeover to be announced this morning.
Thousands farewell Uncle Albert Mullett
An estimated 2000 people paid their respects to one of Gippsland's most respected aboriginal elders, 'Uncle Albert Mullett', last week at The Knob Reserve in Stratford.
Sam’s workers to get entitlements
ABOUT 25 workers who lost their jobs in last fortnight's closure of the Traralgon Sam's Warehouse store are likely to receive full entitlements, after "successful" closing down sales across the country.
Vital refuge for violence victims
A SAFE haven for indigenous women and children following domestic violence trauma has officially opened in Morwell.
Brittany’s brave battle for life
IT was Friday night and Brittany Warring was driving along the Princes Freeway from work in Traralgon to her home in Morwell.
Brass band bound for northern England
MUSICIANS from across Gippsland will pay tribute to fallen Australian soldiers buried in France and visit other renowned coal-mining towns in England when they go on tour next year.
The lost letter of a Light Horseman
LONG-TERM member of the Morwell RSL, Danny Gallagher knew little of his father's time in the First Light Horse Regiment until after his death.
Fire sparks increased monitoring
A HOTSPOT detection program in the Hazelwood coal mine will escalate, after it emerged there had been no thermal technology monitoring prior to last week's surprise winter fire, according to Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley
Sewing hope for young women
IMAGINE having no access to sanitary products during menstruation. What would you do?
Visual feast in mountain village
LIONS, lanterns and a moon gate are among attractions brightening up the region's historic mountain township as part of this year's Chinese-themed light festival.
Partnership to boost community groups
Trade unionists and community groups gathered at Morwell's Cafe Crema on Monday to kick off a new community-building initiative by the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council.
Rack your brains to ease maternal pains
NEWS about women suffering maternal injuries in Ethiopia has moved a Moe resident to gather her friends and organise a trivia night to raise funds and extend help.
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GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
By LIAM DURKIN
FINALS-type weather greeted Gippsland League venues at the weekend.
With September only a few weeks away, players were given a good test...
