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An angel remembered

A FAMILY struck by tragedy is hoping to help other Gippsland parents deal with the devastation of losing a child.

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.

Township split met with confusion

A MOVE to split Moe and Newborough by state electoral boundaries has been met with disbelief.

Beacon bucking the trend

A NATIONAL report has found non-profit organisation Beacon, working across Gippsland schools, is "bucking the youth unemployment trend".

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. 

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.

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.

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Student-led clinic aims to boost allied health services

STAFF WRITERS   FEDERATION University Australia is boosting allied health services in Gippsland while giving students critical hands-on training, with the opening of its community wellness...