Cricket for all abilities
A GROUP of Traralgon parents have ensured their children have the same chance as everybody else to play cricket this season by setting up their own all abilities training sessions.
Boost to building engagement
EFFORTS to build on community and parental engagement at Kurnai College via an innovative "hub" project were boosted by the announcement of AGL funding support last week.
Tech packs benefit
KURNAI College families were introduced to the benefits of computers after training with support of the Smith Family through the Tech Packs program.
Unexpected friendships at mums’ workshops
YOUNG local mothers who joined an artistic workshop from May this year may have been expecting a child, but they have also found the unexpected benefits of friendships and support.
No plans for Valley’s coal
POSSIBLE plans by Toyota to establish a hydrogen car manufacturing industry utilising Latrobe Valley brown coal are nothing more than long term hypotheticals, according to a Toyota spokesperson.
Help to breathe easy
THIS Christmas, Latrobe Regional Hospital is appealing for community support to raise $77,000 to purchase two newborn resuscitation cots to help infants with breathing difficulties.
Half of jobs to go
THE extent of job losses to be felt at Dahlsens' Traralgon branch has become clear, with more than half of its 30-strong workforce to lose their positions before the end of January.
Relic on scrap heap
A CHERISHED relic of Latrobe Valley's coal transportation rail network, a 60 tonne electric locomotive, has been sent to the scrap heap in secret, despite attempts by local heritage groups to save it.
Hope to save tourist landmark
A COMMUNITY push to save Morwell's landmark tourist institution, PowerWorks, is underway, with a transitioning committee established to explore alternative business models which could sustain the centre's operation.
Helping people help themselves
INCLUSIVENESS, sense of worth and community spirit was celebrated as part of the 35th anniversary of the Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House.
Honours for Mario
Morwell resident Mario Sammut was "surprised" to receive an order of Australia medal after more than 25 years of service for the Maltese and wider community.
Open for communication
Latrobe Valley residents with speech impairments can now visit Latrobe City Council offices and know they will be understood after five sites were accredited by a disability service provider on Monday.
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Traralgon hosts major table tennis
TABLE TENNIS
By KATRINA BRANDON
BOOMING streets, squeaky courts and roars of strength bellowed throughout the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS) over the King’s Birthday...
