Category: Stories

Articles and stories shown on this site have been written for publication on Voyage Media’s Facebook pages, Gippsland Goodness, TRFM and Gippsland’s Gold web sites, or for publication by other media outlets via their various platforms. Articles are often eventually removed from this site for relevance, time-sensitivity or privacy reasons.

Stories

A passion for music fires Marlon’s creative approach to production

Talented young Latrobe Valley-based music mixer and producer Marlon Mifsud uses his skills and instincts to creatively help musicians achieve the sound they want. Those instincts have developed naturally for Marlon. “When listening to songs on the radio I would find myself wanting to add a kick drum here or snare there, as though I was creating the song myself,” Marlon said. “I love to … Continue reading A passion for music fires Marlon’s creative approach to production

Unknown's avatarGreg Allen-Pretty
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Not just another barista

By Greg Allen-Pretty 9 March 2023 A couple of the Latrobe Valley’s best loved young hospitality workers have taken a bold step in their bid to satisfy the coffee cravings of the region. From this week you’ll see Carly Burdett and Judah Leak’s coffee trailer, Just Another Barista, at locations and events around Morwell and Traralgon, and perhaps even further afield. Their friendly smiles will cause you to … Continue reading Not just another barista

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Focus and dedication the key for Nicholes’ swimming goals

By Greg Allen-Pretty 5 March 2023 Based on his current top form, hopes are high for Traralgon swimmer Ashley Nicholes to find more success at the Victorian Age Long Course Championships on the Labour Day long weekend. The 16 year old has been winning Gold, breaking records and smashing his own PBs all season. At the recent Gippsland Championships in Sale, Ash was crowned Male … Continue reading Focus and dedication the key for Nicholes’ swimming goals

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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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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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