Author: Greg Allen-Pretty

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Dargo’s Christmas in July… in December

By Greg Allen Pretty Written for Connect Well East Gippsland + Wellington The Dargo community got together to celebrate Christmas 2020 last December, which wasn’t actually the plan. They would normally gather for ‘Christmas in July’ but the Covid pandemic pushed it back. The mental health initiative was eagerly anticipated after three years of bushfires, drought and the pandemic. Like many in the region, the … Continue reading Dargo’s Christmas in July… in December

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Mornington Peninsula wineries drive away the Covid blues

Written for the Committee for Mornington Peninsula By Greg Allen Pretty With us all the time, through all seasons and despite Covid restrictions, are Mornington Peninsula’s skilled winemakers. Cellar door visits are always popular, and even when Covid restrictions limit opportunities to browse and taste, the product of the region’s winemakers is still available. If we can’t go to them, they’ll come to us. Let’s … Continue reading Mornington Peninsula wineries drive away the Covid blues

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Mel Pollard’s new single marks a turning point that promises much

Just a girl with a story to tell, some instruments, an iPad and some eyeliner.  Sometimes things only need to be that simple. But as we all know, they’re not right now and that’s why it’s striking that Traralgon-born singer/songwriter Mel Pollard has decided this is the perfect time to boldly push through all the barriers that have held her back and finally get her music out … Continue reading Mel Pollard’s new single marks a turning point that promises much

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British Supersport season begins for Gippsland’s Ben Currie

Gippsland’s Ben Currie didn’t have the best start to the new season in the British Supersport Championships. Racing at Donington Park, the 25 year old from Glengarry didn’t finish the first race due to mechanical issues.   Ben then placed seventh in the second race with two time penalties after starting from the back of the grid with more technical problems.  He said his bike … Continue reading British Supersport season begins for Gippsland’s Ben Currie

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A chance at life for a 3 year old with a rare condition

By Greg Allen-PrettyPhotos contributed by Bess and David Ong Three year old Jerry is a happy child, described by his mother as having “a really beautiful and sweet nature.” That’s pretty special when you consider that the young fella from Sale also has a condition called SPG50. “It’s a type of hereditary spastic paraplegia,” according to Jerry’s mother Bess, speaking in an interview for Gippsland Goodness, … Continue reading A chance at life for a 3 year old with a rare condition

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Joh’s VRI vision led to hundreds of changed lives

By Greg Allen-Pretty We often don’t realise how much we achieved or the level of impact we have had on people’s lives until we walk away from something and look back. Joh Lyons has just finished six years at the helm of The VRI, a run-down disused hall in Traralgon that was fixed up and turned into a life-changer for many people. What was once … Continue reading Joh’s VRI vision led to hundreds of changed lives

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