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In leaps and bounds

Dog obedience enthusiasts from across the state gathered to test their canine companions at the weekend.

No easy task

Veteran State Emergency Service member Mick Vanderzalm says there is no job description for what you get exposed to as a volunteer.

Make-up marvels

What goes on backstage at a Miss Universe pageant? Five talented locals saw for themselves when chosen to do the hair and make-up of the brilliant beauties.

Valley’s visual winter feast

Morwell's streetscape will host a visual feast later this month when a projection festival lights up the town's alleyways, shop fronts and urban structures.

Steps to heart health

The cardiac rehabilitation program at Latrobe Regional Hospital is helping heart patients rebuilt their strength in a controlled and supportive environment.

Helping our little angels

Grieving Latrobe Valley parents will face one less heart-wrenching task, thanks to a partnership between Latrobe Regional Hospital and Angel Gowns.

Moe man’s passion for projection

Nostalgic memories of the silver screen are enjoyed by many a cinema-goer, however few out-do those of Moe’s own projectionist extraordinaire, Peter Ricketts.

New challenge for truckie

Traralgon business identity, Nola Bransgrove OAM, has been appointed commissioner to the National Transport Commission by Federal Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Warren Truss.

Restored chairs vandalised

Volunteers have been left devastated after the bench they worked hard to restore just weeks ago was vandalised.

Focus on sensible services

Delivering culturally sensible services to the Koorie community was the focus of a family and children services forum yesterday.

Big push to raise awareness

The Latrobe Valley again hosted one of Australia's most successful prostate cancer and men's mental health fundraisers with snags and burgers.

Heart-warming reunion

When Newborough grandfather Fred Reynolds was put into an ambulance during a heart attack on 8 April, he had no idea he was about to take part in a Victorian first.

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