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Cannabis crop houses a growing concern

Police uncovered an "elaborate and sophisticated" hydroponic marijuana crop house in Morwell following a raid at the property on Thursday.

More food bank volunteers sought

A Traralgon food bank is looking for volunteers to help with their increasing number of customers and is now considering opening shop for a second day each week.

Tarwin Valley councillor steps down

South Gippsland shire councillor Maxine Kiel quit amid allegations of "bullying, intimidation and harassment" from other councillors but still encouraged more women to stand for local council.

Dan’s Ladder success

For most young people getting a job and a place of their own are achievements to be proud of.

Pig dream one step closer

A Mirboo North farm manager was one of 13 young farmers from across the state to be awarded a $10,000 Young Farmer Scholarship to cover agricultural training and study.

Dusty road concerns

Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called on the state government to provide funding to seal a pair of regional roads, warning of potential safety risks and dust pollution for residents.

Skate clinics come to town

Youth Space Latrobe is making its presence felt in the area through a series of skate clinics that will be held during the school holidays.

Survivor shares war camp memories

PATRICIA Dennis was the only member of her family who chose to look back and relive past memories.

Many talents on show in Moe

Moe Art Society president Ken Downs remembers the first time he exhibited his work, 23 years ago.

MP continues funding push

Member for Morwell Russell Northe used Parliament's final sitting day this year to call for a commitment to double government funding for suicide prevention in Gippsland.

Community wins grants

Latrobe Valley community, sporting and cultural groups have emerged as the major beneficiaries from $2.7 million in state government grants announced last week by member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing.

Sophie tackles an issue close to the heart

With a desire to do something to help people living with epilepsy, Chairo Christian School Traralgon student Sophie used some initiative and organised a Genes for Jeans fundraiser at her school.

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Gippsland Line disrupted

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