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Salvos still here to help

Latrobe Community Support Services has moved its head office to smaller premises in Morwell as a result of minor welfare funding cuts across Victoria.

Street soccer still tackling the bigger issues

Community street soccer players are set to kick more goals following a Federal Government investment into The Big Issue sports initiative.

The end of an era

The Gippsland Centre for Art and Design is a "tough little nut" to artist and former director Rodney Forbes.

Fundraiser’s amazing response

STAFF at Traralgon Beauty Salon sported the colour teal last month in the hope to raise funds and awareness for ovarian cancer.

Embracing a new world

Borne from weekly talks among Latrobe Valley dialysis patients, the Big Red Kidney Bus now visits holiday destinations across Victoria.

‘Lifting up’ groups

Latrobe Valley community groups and sports clubs were presented with grants of up to $3000 on Friday, to complete projects that would enhance local programs and facilities.

Time to clean up your act

Garbage and recycling bags were at the hands of St Gabriel's Primary School students on Friday as they took part in the national Schools Clean Up Day.

Small price to pay for cancer research

It's a cause most are familiar with - every year bald thumbs appear on our television screens, encouraging the community to sharpen their razors and shave off their hair.

Fine multicultural dining

The first all-you-can-eat lunch buffet offered by the Gippsland Multicultural Services on Wednesday was deemed a success as 40 people showed up to enjoy home-style Italian cuisine.

Queen of the castle

Morwell Rotary Club will host celebrations for the town’s wooden adventure playground, just one year shy of its 18th birthday.

Right time to harvest

Residents have begun tasting the return for their efforts as Trafalgar's community garden thrives.

Avenue of information

A Narracan resident hopes to make life a little bit easier for sufferers of a rare condition by ensuring a wealth of easy-to-understand information is at their fingertips.

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