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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.

New trucks for trial at Erica

Erica and Noojee Department of Environment and Primary Industry crews have begun road-testing eight fire-fighting vehicles to help inform their choice of new additions to their fleet.

Big names for big barbecue

Local plans for the one of Australia's most successful prostate cancer fundraisers are firing up, with all-star celebrities booked in for Latrobe's Biggest Ever Blokes BBQ.

Keeping babies safer

Almost 1000 babies are born at Latrobe Regional Hospital each year and of those, about a quarter will need to be placed in a resuscitation cot.

Finding smiles

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

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.

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.

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