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Electrifying experience

MIRBOO North residents found their household appliances blowing up en masse last week when a high voltage power surge ripped through part of the town's electricity network.

FedUni appoints new leader

GIPPSLAND’S new Federation University campus will be fronted by long-time local Monash academic Dr Harry Ballis from next year.

Push for recycled water

Gippsland water users could find themselves one day drinking water produced from household sewage, if a renewed push by scientists to embrace recycled water is successful. 

It’s just not cricket

Stolen gear returned after on-the-ball Cash Converters staffer catches thief out in on-sale attempt.

Getting young mums back on track

Young mums disengaged from education offered a unique chance to return to school.

Asbestos exposure scare

Twelve maintenance workers on a shut-down at Hazelwood Power Station may have been exposed to asbestos, a union has revealed.

Urban roo’s tragic end

A RARE sighting of a kangaroo hopping through the streets of Morwell has ended in the native animal's death.

Fugitive arrested

The fugitive thought to possibly be hiding out in the Latrobe Valley has been arrested at an address in Broadmeadows.

Cutbacks impact on health

Mental health advocates have warned a "major detrimental impact" is being felt by Latrobe Valley people suffering depression and anxiety disorders following Medicare cutbacks to counselling support.

Principal workload overwhelms

The majority of Gippsland principals are stressed, overworked and feel under-resourced, according to the Australia Education Union taking aim at State Government's allocation of education resources.

Community cop honoured

Brett Godden formally recognised for all the qualities that have endeared him to the public for 32 years.

Government to investigate paper ‘dumping’

Federal Government to look into alleged 'dumping' of Chinese paper product into the local market.

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