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Remembering our workers

A small group of power industry workers, union representatives and families gathered in the Morwell Rose Garden on Monday to remember those who have died or were injured in the workplace.

Burn off tests skills

Rosedale firefighters put their skills to the test at an organised fire drill in Rosedale on Monday.

Commuters dissatisfied

The blanket introduction of the controversial Myki ticketing system to Latrobe Valley bus services last week has been met with an initial backlash from commuters.

Navy Band cruises in to town

Moe residents can look forward to a rare performance by the Royal Australian Navy Band this weekend at the Moe Music Festival.

Community gives back

WHEN an horrific car accident changed the course of a Toongabbie family's life just five weeks ago, the community they had contributed to for many years decided it was time to give back.

Honouring years of tradition

Morwell resident Tom Pritchett laid a wreath for his father at Thursday's Yallourn-Newborough Anzac Day service for the 68th consecutive year.

Weathering the storm

ONE local business working hard to "weather the storm" of a changed economic landscape is Latrobe Valley Enterprises.

Finding smiles

There were no missing smiles when Koko the Clown launched his new book at St Paul's Anglican Grammar School on Friday.

Save the last dance

THE final debutante ball organised by Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon, was held last weekend, however a parent committee has stepped in to ensure the tradition will continue.

Students seeking a healthy option

Traralgon College student Kyralee Murphy this month joined 29 other indigenous senior students from across Australia at an intensive health career awareness program in Canberra.

Groom goes ‘Back to the Future’

LIKE any eighties child, Traralgon’s David Keen grew up with popular cult fiction movies like Ghost Busters and Back to the Future.

Managing chronic illness together

Latrobe Valley residents suffering with chronic illnesses are encouraged to learn about ways to manage their condition through a Latrobe Community Health Service program. 

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