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

As Drouin grows, so does the popularity of its monthly market in the park

One of the busiest Rotary Clubs in Gipsland is at Drouin, raising many thousands of dollars each year for community and charitable causes. For more than 15 years, stall holders with goods as varied as produce, clothing and crafts have gathered on the third Saturday of each month at Civic Park for the Rotary Club of Drouin’s Craft and Produce Market. Markets of various kinds … Continue reading As Drouin grows, so does the popularity of its monthly market in the park

Unknown's avatarGreg Allen-Pretty
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The breast cancer aware community of Yinnar South

Story and photos by Greg Allen-Pretty The good folk of Yinnar South are seeing daily reminders about breast cancer and the importance of regular examinations. Hay bales with pink wrap adorn the otherwise green paddocks, the stacks bearing breast cancer awareness messages. After receiving a tip-off we grabbed the Nikon and nipped out to be abreast of the situation. The first stack we saw had … Continue reading The breast cancer aware community of Yinnar South

Unknown's avatarGreg Allen-Pretty
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When children get type one diabetes it is not their fault

Over the last couple of years I have posted stories about Bryce Riches of Bairnsdale who will live with type one diabetes for the rest of his life. That journey began when he was 15, he is now 22. Type one is probably not the same diabetes that your adult neighbour or friend has. This is different, as Bryce is keen to point out in … Continue reading When children get type one diabetes it is not their fault

Unknown's avatarGreg Allen-Pretty
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Olympic swimmers inspire Josh to go for personal gold

Story & photos by Greg Allen Pretty JOSH SEIGNIOR Very few Gippslanders were watching the world’s greatest swimmers carve up the Olympic pool with more interest than Josh Seignior. “The Olympics is the best in the world so it is such good competition,” said Josh. “I’m spending most of my time in front of the TV!” That is, most of his time that isn’t already … Continue reading Olympic swimmers inspire Josh to go for personal gold

Unknown's avatarGreg Allen-Pretty
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LV youth music: metal is good, diversity is better

Musicians in the Latrobe Valley’s youth music space, stand up! Especially if you’re anything but some form of metal. A call for more variety is going out. The Latrobe Valley has many talented musicians, of all ages and across a range of genres. However, it seems the music scene for and by young people has less diversity, which is of concern to at least some … Continue reading LV youth music: metal is good, diversity is better

Unknown's avatarGreg Allen-Pretty
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Sam’s solar powered adventures are rooted in a respect for the planet

One of the most intriguing participants in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is a 21 year old from Orbost who spent his gap year riding around Australia on a solar-powered trike. Sam Mitchell is a member of Sunswift, the solar racing team of the University of New South Wales.The team is now in the Northern Territory, where cars have commenced a 3,000km race down the … Continue reading Sam’s solar powered adventures are rooted in a respect for the planet

Unknown's avatarGreg Allen-Pretty