Author: Greg Allen-Pretty

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Life in Gippsland in 1965 included frequent visits to drive-in theatres

50 years ago, drive-in theatres were as popular as Elvis. To celebrate its 50th anniversary last week, the Latrobe Valley Express reprinted its first ever issue. The then-weekly newspaper was born on Wednesday 14 July 1965 and was distributed for free, as it is now. Additional copies could be purchased for 3 pence each. As well as the news of the day, the 28 pages … Continue reading Life in Gippsland in 1965 included frequent visits to drive-in theatres

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For singer and musician Brett Glover, what’s done is Done

It’s a juggling act for Brett Glover, keeping at least some of his musical balls in the air at any one time. His various involvements in music keep him quite busy. Brett’s brand new CD has developed over time, just like his musical life in general. The journey began at Kilmany South Primary School where he studied piano and practised singing. At Sale High School … Continue reading For singer and musician Brett Glover, what’s done is Done

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Destigmatising type 1 diabetes: looking for a little understanding

To coincide with World Diabetes Day research has been released that shows almost half of all Australians living with type 1 diabetes have felt bullied or some form of social exclusion. The research conducted by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) gives us an insight into the challenges constantly faced by young people like Bryce Riches of Bairnsdale who we featured last month. Apparently 46% … Continue reading Destigmatising type 1 diabetes: looking for a little understanding

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Two young Traralgon footballers play the AFL Draft waiting game

Until last week Jordan Cunico (left) had VCE exams to keep his mind occupied during the anxious wait for the AFL national draft. But now he has nothing but free time, unlike teammate Christian Buykx-Smith (right) who can keep busy with a job. The two 18 year olds from Traralgon played in Gippsland Power’s Under 18 squad for the last two seasons, along with other … Continue reading Two young Traralgon footballers play the AFL Draft waiting game

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Bairnsdale’s Bryce: living an active life with type 1 diabetes

It’s sometimes awkward for 20 year old Bryce Riches when he has to lift his shirt in a public place and inject himself with insulin. “I was in a shopping centre the other day,” said Bryce. “Kids were staring at me, young kids who don’t understand what I’m doing. They probably thought I was taking drugs.” Bryce was diagnosed as having type 1 diabetes when … Continue reading Bairnsdale’s Bryce: living an active life with type 1 diabetes

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Gippslanders with a disability don’t need to miss out on sport and recreation

The Access for All Abilities program run by Gippsport is allowing a man named James, who has a total vision impairment, to get out on the water in a kayak. James, who lost his sight ten years ago due to diabetes, has plenty of help from qualified instructors and it’s done in the safety of the heated indoor pool at Aqua Energy Sale. AAA offers … Continue reading Gippslanders with a disability don’t need to miss out on sport and recreation

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