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Watch: What happened to the Nyora train station?

Watch: What happened to the Nyora train station?

The stop was opened in 1890 as part of the South Eastern Railway that ran from Lang Lang.

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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Old Gippstown gets $50,000 cash injection to save heritage buildings

Old Gippstown gets $50,000 cash injection to save heritage buildings

The money will go to preserving the historical village, which attracts 7,000 visitors annually, hosts community events and runs educational programs for local schools.

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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Born again: Traralgon Methodist Church saved from the tip by historical society

Born again: Traralgon Methodist Church saved from the tip by historical society

Nearly $90,000 earmarked by council for demolition will be diverted to help fund the restoration.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Watch: The history of the Kilcunda Trestle Bridge

Watch: The history of the Kilcunda Trestle Bridge

Built in 1911, the span is a stunning example of early 20th century timber engineering.

Jacob Wallace
HistoryHistory
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The show must go on: Boolarra Folk Festival transitions to smaller gigs after 22-year run

The show must go on: Boolarra Folk Festival transitions to smaller gigs after 22-year run

Organisers hope the renovation of a 100-year-old post office will keep the music scene alive in the town.

Jacob Wallace
Latrobe City CouncilLatrobe City Council
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WATCH: The history of Traralgon's Old Courthouse

WATCH: The history of Traralgon's Old Courthouse

The administrative building has had a long life since it was constructed in 1886.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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Bass Coast Council spends $1 million on 114-year-old Wonthaggi post office

Bass Coast Council spends $1 million on 114-year-old Wonthaggi post office

The shire has awarded a contract to refurbish the heritage listed building.

Jacob Wallace
HistoryHistory
WATCH: The emerging industry of solar panel recycling

WATCH: The emerging industry of solar panel recycling

Elecsome's Kilmany facility has only been operating for two years and they're already looking at expanding.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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WATCH: The 1919 Korumburra train mystery

WATCH: The 1919 Korumburra train mystery

The case was “regarded by the detectives as one of the most remarkable sets of mysterious circumstances”.

Jacob Wallace
South Gippsland ShireSouth Gippsland Shire
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The strange tale of the man found on top of the Korumburra train

The strange tale of the man found on top of the Korumburra train

The case was “regarded by the detectives as one of the most remarkable sets of mysterious circumstances”.

Jacob Wallace
Bass Coast ShireBass Coast Shire
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Bass Coast Shire votes to demolish historic railway bridge after $2.5 million repair quote

Bass Coast Shire votes to demolish historic railway bridge after $2.5 million repair quote

"In the interest of community safety, financial sustainability and environmental impacts," said one councillor on the decision.

Jacob Wallace
HistoryHistory
Once a connection between Melbourne and Port Albert, Korumburra train station is getting redeveloped

Once a connection between Melbourne and Port Albert, Korumburra train station is getting redeveloped

The station is now part of the Great Southern Rail Trail, a 131km walking and riding trail from Yarram to Nyora in South Gippsland.

Jacob Wallace