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The author who brought us The day my bum went psycho and the Just! series of books, Andy Griffiths, is coming to town.

Stomp the yards

Long distance runner Paula Pettingill will take on a new challenge when she attempts to walk up and down 7343 steps inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground next month.

Environmental partnership

THE community worked hand-in-hand to carry out some much-needed tree planting at Tom's Bridge Reserve, near Yallourn North yesterday.

New multicultural hub

Latrobe English Language Centre was launched as Latrobe Valley's "one-stop shop" for recent arrivals to the country with the centre inviting local service providers to conduct programs in its spare room.

Volunteers needed for CBD change

A program to revamp the Morwell central business district is in need of volunteers.

Community support for skate park

Yinnar youths now have a new place to meet friends and hang out - their town's recently completed skate park - thanks to the determination of the community and support of local and state governments.

Fighting the good fight

Blokey banter and camaraderie filled Morwell's Kernot Hall from wall to wall on Friday, as more than 700 blokes united in support of raising prostate cancer awareness.

A serious blokes affair

Places are diminishing quickly for one of Latrobe Valley's biggest fundraising events - the entertainment packed Latrobe's Biggest Ever Blokes BBQ - in Morwell this Friday.

Mums and tiny bubs

Rachel Smithson has revived a Latrobe Valley-based support group for mothers with premature babies.

Models on track

Thirty-five model railways will be on track during the Queen's Birthday weekend next month.

Clubs make breath tests a permanent fixture

TWO sporting clubs and one bar are hoping to lead the way in curbing drink driving across the Latrobe Valley after installing fixed breath testing units in their venues.

Hundreds seek support

THE number of poverty stricken people in the Latrobe Valley seeking Salvation Army support is growing and increasingly complicated 'systems' are doing little to ease the burden.

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