Open lines of communication
Emotive and heated responses by parents confronted with the possibility of their child suffering school bullying can be counterproductive to a school's efforts to handle the situation, according to a local conflict management advisor.
A toolbox of support
A TOOLBOX for Peer Support Groups has been established by the Gippsland Carers Association which aims to give a comprehensive guide to establishing support groups.
SES kept busy
HIGH speed winds caused a tree to fall on Bridle Road, Morwell, on Friday afternoon blocking the road for about half an hour.
Shots fired at tower
A FIRE watch tower was recently damaged by gunshots, resulting in two smashed windows.
Swooping plays havoc
As nesting season begins Latrobe Valley cyclists and pedestrians are being warned to be on the look out for swooping birds.
Pool project plans
TRARALGON is set to host to the biggest indoor pool in eastern Victoria after Latrobe City Council supported the concept design for the $30 million facility on Monday night.
Festival to showcase edgy art
The third annual 'Views from the Edge' Arts Festival in Mental Health Week will this year be held from 5 to 7 October at St Lukes Uniting Church, Morwell.
Science education for students
STUDENTS and teachers from Newborough, Traralgon South, Cobains and Toongabbie primary schools attended the CSIRO CarbonKids Climate Change workshops held at Toongabbie Primary School recently.
Homes found for rescued pets
An animal rescue charity has found homes for 10 pets after a successful adoption day recently.
Colours for a cause
RAINBOW colours are being seen splashed throughout local towns as the annual Regional Rainbow festival prepares to kick off this weekend.
Walhalla hopes to clean-up
THE famed Ghost Tours in Walhalla have received recognition at a state level after being nominated as finalist for the 2012 Keep Australian Beautiful Victoria awards.
Expecting life changes
Being young, pregnant and often, lonely, there is not much for a mum-to-be aged under 25 years to do in the Latrobe Valley.
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Advancing sustainability programs at local schools
STAFF WRITERS
EDUCATORS from across Gippsland gathered at Stockdale Road Primary School, Traralgon for a dynamic morning dedicated to advancing sustainability initiatives within schools.
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