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Cricket for all abilities

A GROUP of Traralgon parents have ensured their children have the same chance as everybody else to play cricket this season by setting up their own all abilities training sessions.

Boost to building engagement

EFFORTS to build on community and parental engagement at Kurnai College via an innovative "hub" project were boosted by the announcement of AGL funding support last week.

Tech packs benefit

KURNAI College families were introduced to the benefits of computers after training with support of the Smith Family through the Tech Packs program.

Unexpected friendships at mums’ workshops

YOUNG local mothers who joined an artistic workshop from May this year may have been expecting a child, but they have also found the unexpected benefits of friendships and support.

No plans for Valley’s coal

POSSIBLE plans by Toyota to establish a hydrogen car manufacturing industry utilising Latrobe Valley brown coal are nothing more than long term hypotheticals, according to a Toyota spokesperson.

Helping people help themselves

INCLUSIVENESS, sense of worth and community spirit was celebrated as part of the 35th anniversary of the Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House.

Honours for Mario

Morwell resident Mario Sammut was "surprised" to receive an order of Australia medal after more than 25 years of service for the Maltese and wider community.

Open for communication

Latrobe Valley residents with speech impairments can now visit Latrobe City Council offices and know they will be understood after five sites were accredited by a disability service provider on Monday.

More blood wanted

A meeting at an unlikely venue - the blood donation couch - has led to a friendly rivalry between two Latrobe Valley men.

New visions for the region

The Latrobe Valley has become the international focus of the urban architectural movement, with a competition calling for redesigns to parts of the Valley's urban and industrial landscapes attracting 60 submissions worldwide.

Consultation concerns

MOST Glengarry residents are unaware a 40-metre telecommunications tower may soon be erected close to the town’s eastern entrance, according to concerned locals.

Cool cash for FreeZa

LATROBE Valley youths have been given creative freedom to kick off five regional events aimed at young people after receiving a $73,500 State Government grant.

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