Shing to advocate for Lifeline
Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing has reiterated her support for Lifeline and says she is in contact with state ministers about funding and resources for the organisation.
Valley possibilities on show
While receiving back-to-back awards at the Caravan Trade and Industries Association of Victoria may seem like a personal victory, Traralgon business Ian Grant's Caravans owner Ian Grant is convinced it is a win for the Latrobe Valley.
Bake sale for farmers
Traralgon resident Coby Mayne isn't an expert in farming or how to assist farmers struggling with the impacts of drought, but she can bake.
Servo site progress
Member for Morwell Russell Northe believes there may be some positive movement in a long-running saga over an abandoned United Petroleum service station in Churchill.
Coalition: no fracking
The Victorian Coalition is standing its ground on a statewide moratorium on coal seam gas, despite the federal government's support of fracking.
Pampering provides wellbeing benefits
Laura Schiemann was looking forward to the day she could get a break from her busy life of raising five children on her own.
VCAT prevents renovations
Renovations and extensions to Walhalla's oldest commercial building have been halted by a decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Eric marks 104 years
At 104 years of age, Eric Rowley still remembers how hard he worked as a farmer on his 73 hectare property in Hazelwood South where he and wife Dorothy raised their three children.
Delightful Burmese that’s sure to please
Gippsland Multicultural Services' latest pop-up restaurant will feature Morwell's emerging Karen community who will serve authentic Burmese cuisine.
Multicultural service rebrands
The Gippsland Multicultural Services launched its new look last week to rebrand itself after more than 30 years as the region's peak migrant body.
Chef champions business festival
A Mirboo North chef with a knack for networking has been named a small business champion, as part of this year's Victorian Small Business Festival.
Unemployment factor in homelessness rate
Gippsland Homelessness Network has met with a number of local politicians ahead of Homelessness Week this week to discuss what can be done to assist community members who are, and are at risk of, homelessness.