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Rainbow Creek information night soon

After more than 12 months of work, residents are invited to view proposed works on the Thomson River and Rainbow Creek near Cowwarr.

Grape growers breathe a sigh of relief

In good news for local winegrowers, smoke from the east Gippsland fires that threatened to taint grape crops may not be as damaging as first thought, following testing that has not detected smoke taint.

Mardi gras cancelled for this year

Maffra's much-celebrated mardi gras has been cancelled, after the committee decided a festival would be "inappropriate" in the wake of the severe bushfire season.

Rain snuffs out fires

Heavy rain since the weekend across bushfire-affected communities in Gippsland's eastern fringe and into New South Wales has all but extinguished many blazes that have been burning for more than a month.

Crash into barrier

Police from Latrobe Highway Patrol intercepted an alleged drink driver after he crashed into a roadside barrier at Traralgon.

Man dies after boat crash

A man has died in hospital following a twoboat collision in Paynesville.

Chester taken to hospital

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester was taken to hospital after collapsing in federal parliament on Wednesday morning.

Lessons in yoga

Maffra Primary School is setting the trend, by introducing yoga to the students' curriculum.

Local reservist has been capturing images of bushfire operation

For 44-year-old Navy Reservist Petty Officer Rick Prideaux, having a supportive civilian employer is the key to striking a balance between his 'day job' and his Australian Defence Force commitments.

Briagolong filmaker is seeking senior extras

A Briagolong filmmaker and his crew are putting out a casting call for extras to be part of a documentary about the former railway line between Maffra and Briagolong.

Visitors invited

Destination Gippsland is ramping up its efforts to bring visitors back to Gippsland in the wake of the bushfires that have devastated communities and businesses in the region.

Calls for duck season to go ahead

Eastern Victoria MLC Melina Bath is calling on the state government to confirm the 2020 duck season.

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