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Topping the charts

The easy-going attitude of the high-schoolers who make up local band Lobes of Julia, has not stopped their song Diego's Deli from ambitiously climbing the Triple J Unearthed charts.

Embracing sisterhood

Raising a family in an unfamiliar place can prove challenging for many new Australians, but a group of Muslim women in the Latrobe Valley have found a way to overcome the hurdles associated with identity and isolation.

Lighting the way

Lighting the way

Volunteer stalwart honoured

ABOUT 50 people gathered last week to celebrate the unveiling of a memorial plaque in honour of Tom Lawless, a long serving volunteer at Churchill's Mathison Park.

Addressing a community need

Tenants, families and officials gathered last month to celebrate 10 years of provision of community housing to Gippslanders.

A few stories to share

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.

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