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A life dedicated to others

COMMUNITY hero Jean Tops was recognised for her dedication to improving the lives of carers and their families last week.

The caring kind

A call in the dead of night, half-an-hour before a child arrives, can be all the notice some foster carers receive before they open their homes to a vulnerable youth.

Community shed campaign

A community group is using online crowdfunding to repair Traralgon's VRI Hall.

Cemetery trees gone

Moe residents advocating for the protection of an avenue of trees at Moe Memorial Park Cemetery were "shocked" and saddened to see the trees removed last week.

Respite care for families

Latrobe Valley carers will have more opportunities for a much-needed break when a new respite house for people with disabilities opens in Ann Street, Morwell next year.

A dreamy performance

Flinders Christian Community College students will bring to life the story of Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tonight and Friday when they perform the famous musical.

Race for a healthy community

Indigenous students Leticia Dalton and Hayden Edwards reached their final destination at Latrobe Regional Gallery on Tuesday after completing their own mini "amazing race".

Emergency systems in place

The best of Latrobe Valley's emergency services and relief providers participated in an emergency relief simulation exercise at Kernot Hall, Morwell last week.

Blooms for research

Yellow daffodils brightened up Purvis Plaza in Moe on Friday and Saturday, where Moe and District Cancer Council Volunteer Group raised thousands of dollars selling fresh daffodils and other items.

Churchill artist’s debut show

Churchill's Nicole Moorhouse is "completely stoked" to be holding her first public art show, after successfully applying to exhibit at arcYinnar recently.

Valley endures cold snap

Latrobe Valley residents could be forgiven for wondering if Mother Nature was a little confused, with weather conditions switching from balmy, to gusty, wet and even snowy.

‘Humble champion’ remembered

Vale Bruce Bremner - 2 May 1944 - 15 August 2013

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