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Sizzle for services support

THE Moe Country Women's Association and two local businesses have thrown their support behind a local family seeking to raise funds for the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation through sausage sizzles over the next two weeks. 

Muffin baker is runner-up

Traralgon baker Stacey Savage finished second in the Muffin Break 2012 Ultimate Bake-Off Grand Final in Sydney recently. 

Rockin’ on for charity

After last year's success The Drifters is at it again, hosting its fifth annual charity dance at Kernot Hall in Morwell this October. 

Torquay troubadour tours Traralgon

Torquay troubadour Xavier Rudd will bring his hauntingly mellifluous melodies to Traralgon's Kay Street Entertainment Complex on Wednesday as part of his 'Spirit Bird' Australian Tour. 

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. 

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.

Swooping plays havoc

As nesting season begins Latrobe Valley cyclists and pedestrians are being warned to be on the look out for swooping birds. 

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. 

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