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Charitable legacy continues to give

The legacy of a Traralgon man who dedicated his life to volunteer work and generous gestures has lived on through a charitable trust in his name.

Theft rocks model society

An overnight theft of equipment in Traralgon on Wednesday has left a not-for-profit group shocked and disappointed.

House one step closer to success

Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House has been named as one of the finalists of the 2014 Learn Local Awards.

Wake up and act

An encounter with a homeless man in Melbourne while waiting to board a train has prompted Morwell worker Kelly Goodwin to hold a fundraiser for people sleeping on the streets.

Beneficial lift for Boolarra

THE home of the Boolarra Folk Festival, and the "head" of the Grand Ridge Rail Trail, is set to receive a major beautification upgrade.

Pull up a chair to a new conversation

Conversations aired at the kitchen table hope to stimulate community debate about local issues in the lead up to the state election.

Symbols of hope

Paper lanterns will be used to shine a light on communities impacted by the Hazelwood mine fire and bushfires in the past five years, at a special event in Morwell.

Super smash brother takes on the world

Every kick, punch and take-down is met with rapturous applause. In the video gaming world of Super Smash Bros, Express sport reporter Sam Darroch is in his element.

Anzac touch to art fest

Artists and art-lovers alike will relish in the offerings of the 35th annual Tyers Art Festival in November.

Help keep animal teeth decay away

A Latrobe Valley veterinarian clinic is encouraging pet owners to flip their pet's lip in a bid to tackle teeth issues

Hot tips for kitchen safety

Senior citizens of Yallourn North were given the tools and knowledge to combat small house fires when their local fire brigade paid a visit on Wednesday.

Snag sizzle for Centenary House

The office of Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester was transformed into a sizzling snag-haven on Friday, as part of a fundraiser for the Gippsland Rotary Centenary House.

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