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Work worth caring about

A practical seven-week course is equipping 11 women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with the skills needed for a job in aged or disability care.

Remembering the ultimate sacrifice

The community will pause for a short time on Tuesday to remember the sacrifices of armed forces and civilians during times of war as part of Remembrance Day.

‘We can work together’

Community members have come to the aid of a 91 year-old Morwell resident, who neighbours a vacant lot piled with rubbish allegedly left unattended for three years.

Building better lives

A kinship formed from the familiarity of bushfire devastation has brought a group of Tasmanian students to Callignee.

‘Everyday is a battle’

A 37 year-old Latrobe Valley woman hopes to use her battle with an eating disorder to encourage others with the condition to seek help and spur stronger community engagement.

Home help’s lasting impact

Up until two years ago the Panayiotous never needed outside help to maintain their Traralgon home. However, when Herodotos Panayiotou underwent shoulder surgery life soon changed.

Put your best paw forward

Pampered pooches of all shapes and sizes will parade at a Traralgon pet store for photo shoots this weekend.

Celebrating love and peace

Muslims in Gippsland are invited to attend the celebration of Eid-Ul-Adha at the Federation University Student Union Hall on Sunday at 5pm.

Workshop to tackle youth unemployment

Social workers, teachers and youth service providers will relish an opportunity to refine their storytelling skills to combat youth unemployment.

Sassy sense of empowerment

THEY look the pretty picture of an ideal 1950s woman. The blonde bombshell “pin-up” with the pearly white smile, fire engine red lips, lustrous curls and fishnet tights.

Top marks for education program

A program helping young Latrobe Valley mothers complete their education has been nominated for a Victorian Early Years Award.

Charity overflowing with funding requests

Some local charities that have sought the assistance of a Catholic church-based foundation will have to find money elsewhere as requests for funding inundated the office this year.

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