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Rumours dispelled

LATROBE City Council has moved to dispel speculation money had been redirected from projects to fund the Moe Activity Centre Plan review.

Councillors’ pay rise frozen

LATROBE City councillors have effectively frozen their pay, voting to keep their allowances at the 2012 level for the next political term.

Donate during business hours

Latrobe Valley opportunity shops hit by illegal dumping have urged donators to give during business hours so their donations are not exposed to weather and theft.

Tight squeeze after carriages sidelined

People with mobility needs in Gippsland could be left in the lurch after a number of V/Line disabled access carriages were sidelined last week.

Warm welcome

GIPPSLAND is proving a preferred destination for Monash University graduates, with all 10 of this year's intake to the Gippsland Regional Intern Training program undertaking their medical studies through the university.

Hats off to Mandy’s wonderful creations

SINCE the 1970s, Newborough's Mandy Fanning has been turning heads.

Stories reinforce love for Latrobe

EIGHTY-two heartwarming stories from individuals about why they love Latrobe has prompted Latrobe City Council to reopen submissions to the Latrobe Story website.

School’s in

NEWBOROUGH twins Oscar and Cooper Hanson were awake at 6am yesterday, excited to be finally joining their big brother Sam at school.

Making amends

AN elderly couple, who were left stranded by taxi service provider 13CABS last month, had their complaints heard by the company when a representative visited them last week, and claimed they had since noticed a positive change.

Never too old

MORWELL resident Ian Buckley has proved sometimes all you need to succeed is for somebody to give you a chance.

PM visits fire-affected communities

PRIME Minister Julia Gillard joined local politicians on Monday during a visit of the communities affected by the Aberfeldy-Donnelys bushfire.

Linking up learners

A FIRST-of-its-kind online portal providing users in Latrobe City and Baw Baw Shire with education and career information was launched in Traralgon on Tuesday.

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From the archives with Aidan Knight

50 years ago The Express, April 2, 1976 The pong stays for winter THE APM "pong" will continue to offend Latrobe Valley noses for yet another winter....