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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.

Preserving a tradition

Once a popular past time, now the hobby of only a few, preserving is still a great way to save money and access good quality fruits and vegetables all year round.

New cardiac support

Gippsland residents suffering from heart disease can now look forward to a supported future after the recent inception of the Latrobe Valley Cardiac Support Group.

‘Benign Facade’

THE artist became the subject in the Gippsland body of work chosen for this year's Hidden Faces of the Archibald Exhibition.

One spot for women’s health

CONCERNED medicos have called on Latrobe Valley women to take advantage of the region's one stop shop for health checks, following a drop in attendance from the beginning of the year.

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