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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.

Honoured for achievements

He may have come to Australia at the tender age of 18 with few material possessions, but Eden "Fred" Di Sipio's hunger and determination to make a living was his biggest asset. 

Fun-draising run

Latrobe Smart Centre exceeded its target to raise $1000 funds to assist locals battling cancer in a charity fun run around the Morwell Civic Gardens on the weekend.

Bashers create smiles

Local entrants for the 2012 Variety Bash made a short pit-stop at the Latrobe Special Development School to visit the children before they head off on their 12-day journey to northern Australia.

Hands on learning

It is not everyday that an abundance of furry creatures visits you at school, except if you are a student at Flinders Christian College. 

Commitment to family values

Preston Motors celebrated 100 years of providing car services to Traralgon last week. 

Boost for parks projects

Two local outdoor and recreation projects have received a funds boost of $330,000 from the State Government, with both projects expected to be completed in mid-2014.

Girls do Valley proud

Two young dancers have done the Latrobe Valley proud, representing the state in the Australian Teachers of Dancing’s Australasian Energetiks Scholarship competition recently, and coming in first and fourth, respectively.

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