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George Gray needs support to offer the community support

Staff and participants at the George Gray Centre are super excited about all participants being able to return to activities, after a challenging year which caused many services to be suspended.

Gallery foundation established

The first philanthropic foundation dedicated to the Gippsland Art Gallery has been created.

Avon River rail bridge operational

Construction of the new Avon River rail bridge in Stratford has been completed three months ahead of schedule.

New station a win for local brigade

The Winnindoo community and surrounding areas are celebrating the news that they will be receiving a new fire station.

Australia Day awards honours for locals

Wellington Shire Council held its 2021 Australia Day Awards lunch on Wednesday, with winners and nominees recognised across three categories.

Students reflect on a difficult VCE year

With VCE exams having drawn to a close, students and teachers have been reflecting on a difficult year and unusual exam period.

Hitting new heights in Maffra

Maffra's sporting community is celebrating new indoor courts and change rooms, and now local gymnasts are set to shoot for the stars as work to raise the gymnasium roof at Cameron Sporting Complex gets under way.

First train over the Avon River rail bridge

The first trains will travel over the new $87 million rail bridge across the Avon River at Stratford on Monday following a 10-day construction blitz to fast-track its completion.

Archibald tour coup

In a major coup which is expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to the area, Gippsland Art Gallery Sale has been named as the sole Victorian host venue for the 2021 Archibald Prize Regional Tour.

In a class of its own

Catholic College Sale's junior students have so far been enjoying the spoils of being the first cohort through the school's brand new John 23rd building.

New rail bridge opens next Monday

Passenger trains on the Gippsland line will be able to travel at 90 kilometres per hour over the new Avon River Rail Bridge at Stratford, from next Monday, December 7.

BoM warns of fire, flood

The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Australia to brace for fire and flood this summer in its Summer Climate Outlook, released last Thursday.

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