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Chance for a secondbite

When there's so many starving people in the world, the amount of food wastage occurring daily can seem unfathomable.

Kinder to close

Moe parents have been left reeling after receiving word their much-loved community kindergarten will close at the end of the year.

Calls for shop surveillance

An ongoing spate of break-ins and smashed windows has prompted Morwell's Church Street business owners to call for the installation of closed-circuit television cameras.

Land offer knocked back

Latrobe City Council is continuing to hold off on selling a prime parcel of Traralgon land, despite a developer raising his offer.

Commitment is in John’s blood

EVERY donation of blood can save three lives, but according to Australian Red Cross Blood Service, only one in 30 people donates in their lifetime.

Shifting the focus to youth

Stronger ties between Latrobe Youth Network and local parliamentarians are expected to emerge from a recent meeting between the local group and State Member for Narracan Gary Blackwood.

Empowering young mums

Young mums received some helpful advice and much needed me-time when attending the second session of a pilot program aimed at empowering indigenous mothers.

Skate park concerns

Mixed reactions have been spreading through social media following the beginning of works on Morwell's new skate park.

Game to be shown among the best

When Morwell's Lance McDonald created a "little computer strategy game" he never thought it would one day be showcased among the best independent games in the country.

Celebrating heritage

KEEPING in touch with Australian heritage and celebrating the culture of staff, clients and the community, last week's NAIDOC celebrations at Latrobe Smart Centre were all about joining as one

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.

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