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Getting youth on track

AFTER years of striving for creature comforts and success in his career, Morwell's Glenn Veysey was surprised to find his life was not as fulfilling as he imagined it would be.

UGLY bartenders doing their bit

Latrobe Valley bartenders are getting UGLY in a bid to be crowned bartender of the year, and raise money for a good cause.

Shared stories of support

IN recognising the challenges faced by families who have children with autism, a Latrobe Valley group has published a book of personal accounts from parents to strong community support.

Focused on inspiring youth

Moe resident Colin Thomas has come to terms with his deteriorating eyesight, but it has not stopped him from continuing his education.

Human touch for South Ward vote count

WITH only two candidates in the upcoming Latrobe City council elections, South Ward will be attracting the lion's share of man-hours in the counting room this weekend.

Taking on the key challenges

MONASH Gippsland's status as a research-intensive university helping to reduce the region's key challenges has recently taken centre stage.

One step at a time

THE last 18 months have been challenging for Hazelwood North resident Monica Chisholm and her eight-year old daughter Kate, following the sudden death of husband and father Peter, to skin cancer.

Sisters’ shared spirit

SOME sisters share secrets with each other; others share clothes.

Helping those less fortunate

AFTER 40 years of dedication to the community, Traralgon's Marge Evans is hanging up her volunteering boots.

Setting the night alight with hope

AN emotional walk of hope for a future without cancer attracted more than 100 people to Victory Park, Traralgon recently.

Setting the standard

AS Carers Week draws national attention to the plight of carers this week, several Victorian regions have looked to adopt an innovative carers network model spearheaded by Gippsland advocates.

Rail trail commitment pays off

WORK is underway on the first stage of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail upgrade, after the State Government announced funding for the project yesterday.

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BASKETBALL FIBA BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT   SEVEN cuts were made for the Australian Opals, with Traralgon's Jade Melbourne holding her spot. The duel WNBL and WNBA player will don...