‘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.
Green thumbs offer divine intervention
A JEERALANG Junction resident has offered her church's mowing and gardening group's services to prevent fire escaping from the Hazelwood mine fire.
Financial boost
Morwell's small business community has breathed a sigh of relief following the establishment of a $2 million State Government fund to compensate for financial losses during the smoke crisis.
‘We are close’
After plaguing Morwell with its smoky fallout for just shy of a month, the Hazelwood open cut fire may be contained and under control by the end of the long weekend.
Psychological burns
As Morwell and district residents conclude their fourth week of physical and emotional upheaval, the state's leading emergency recovery psychologist has urged the community to remain vigilant.
Superhuman effort
Leading firefighter at Morwell Fire Brigade Emma Conway has been heavily involved in the Hazelwood firefight since it started almost a month ago.
Unionist invites investigation
The power industry's most senior union official has welcomed a transparent investigation into allegations he had misused his union credit card.
Exposed coal batter ticked off by state
The operator of Hazelwood power station has complied with its mine rehabilitation responsibilities as set by the State Government in the area where fire took root in exposed coal batters almost one month ago.
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