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Delivering bags of hope

AFTER teaching and nursing children with no food to eat, clothes to wear or shoes to protect their feet, two Latrobe Valley women have taken on a project to give Zimbabwean families a second chance.

Latrobe family violence program duplicated in Kenya

A FAMILY violence program which originated in Latrobe Valley is now helping to rehabilitate convicted sex offenders in Kenya.

New op shop a compassionate base

Dedicated volunteers from St James Anglican Parish have recently opened their new opportunity shop in Franklin Street, Traralgon.

Joining the police family

Introducing the Latrobe Valley's newest police recruit.

Bringing the party to the streets

Morwell will host a street party on Friday.

Small steps to being healthy

Latrobe City residents are being encouraged to start taking small steps towards eating healthier to beat the winter blues and end up feeling great with the release of the 'Start with' advertising campaign this week.

Health services extended

AN after hours clinic for diabetic patients in the Latrobe Valley, established late last year, aims to extend allied health services to time-constrained clients.

Workers show hidden art talent

Art is many things for many people; for a number of Latrobe Valley employees whose lives are filled with the stress and pressure of a demanding work environment, it can be a sanity saver.

Paying it forward

A new 'pay it forward' phenomena has arrived in the Valley with a Traralgon cafe joining forces with a Melbourne-based program.

Superintendent Menzel takes reins

After 38 years in the force, Latrobe's new police superintendent still carries with him an immense love of the job.

An open book

The stories of Sudanese refugee children will now be widely known with the launch of a book they have collectively authored.

Recovery is still possible

A MESSAGE of hope underpinned a Latrobe Valley focus on recovery from drug addiction last week.

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