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Unified through sport

GIPPSLAND'S indigenous community will unite for a sporting and cultural bonanza in Thorpdale on Sunday when Budjeri Napan hosts its third annual Koorie Football and Netball Carnival.

Northe in the line of fire

THE state opposition has unleashed a firestorm of criticism against the Coalition Government's response to the Hazelwood mine fire, widening its attack to target Member for Morwell Russell Northe in State Parliament yesterday.

Hall to resign today

Gippsland-based MP Peter Hall will deliver his resignation speech in State Parliament today, after announcing last month he would not stand in the November election.

Hazelwood mine fire controlled

RAIN would be the final straw in extinguishing the Hazelwood mine fire, which was today declared "controlled" by Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley.

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.

Donor recipients to head out on tour

MOE resident Darren Moyle's story began about six years ago when he suffered a stroke due to a virus.

Cancer survivor to shave locks

After already losing his hair twice to cancer treatments, a Boolarra man is choosing to lose it all again - but this time on his own terms.

‘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.

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Weekend cricket: just a tad wet

CRICKET CLV By LIAM DURKIN RUN in with a smile. Journeyman cricketer Todd Mann will play his 300th A Grade match this weekend. The right arm fast bowler...