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An uplifting show of support

To most Australian women, bras are an everyday inclusion into their wardrobe, with many different types to suit different occasions.

Keep others warm this winter

Latrobe Valley residents with blankets to spare are being urged to donate them to the Salvations Army's blanket appeal to help keep those less fortunate warm this winter.

Wealth of tradesmen talent

THE huge skill-set of three Gippsland builders impressed their Melbourne counterparts when renovating an old hotel during the latest season of television program, The Block.

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.

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.

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.

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