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Relentless pursuit honoured

Award to be named after trade union stalwart John Parker.

Playtime for all

Community members welcomed news an all-abilities playground would be built at the Morwell Town Common, thanks to $250,000 in State Government funding.

Pampering to relieve stress

Stressed Morwell residents affected by the Hazelwood mine fire were treated to a day of therapy and pampering at the town's Neighbourhood House on Friday.

A loo worth fighting for

A Traralgon fisherman has taken on the fight to save a toilet block at  popular fishing spot McLoughlins Beach.

Crucial companion

Traralgon's Phillip Chalker is calling on the community to get behind Seeing Eye Dogs Australia. 

Trail on track

A Gippsland tourism icon is now in its final stages of completion after about 30 years of volunteers rallying for funding.

Keeping our firefighters fed

As the fires roared around Morwell it was not only the emergency services who donated their time to the community.

Chance to thank firies

The Latrobe Valley community will thank the volunteers who battled to save their lives, homes and facilities at a fundraiser in Morwell on Friday, 14 March. 

Call to young veterans

Iraq War veteran Jamie Stait has urged young veterans in the Latrobe Valley to come forward and seek assistance from the RSL and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Appeal to offer fire relief

The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund has launched an appeal in the wake of recent fires across the region.

Hats off to school policy

As the new education year begins, Latrobe Valley secondary schools are encouraged to step up ultra-violet protection for their students.

Gippslanders loud and proud

About 45 loud and proud Gippslanders hit the streets of St Kilda on Sunday, as the annual Pride March experienced one of its strongest turnouts.

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