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Connecting through the internet

WHEN Jim McDonald walked into Traralgon Library last month he knew what Skype was, but not how he could use it to connect with relatives and friends around Australia and the world.

Volunteer fined for delay

A LONG-serving community volunteer has been left upset by a $70 parking infringement fine for being 14 minutes late after she was delayed handing over duties to a fellow volunteer.

Improving sexual health

A NEW project aimed at improving the sexual health of young people in Latrobe City and Baw Baw has been launched by headspace Central West Gippsland.

Prep wins medal from the PM

A ST Gabriels Primary School prep student received a medal from Prime Minister Julia Gillard after winning a national colouring competition.

Mission to build an orphanage

FOLLOWING in the footsteps of a former "Lost boy" of Sudan, Latrobe Valley Refugee Action Network is practising what it preaches and travelling to South Sudan to establish an orphanage for homeless children.

Local success stories

WHAT do a ballet dancer who has performed for royalty, a sound engineer for Icelandic singer-songwriter Bjork, and the personal chef to European billionaires on board their megayachts have in common?

Offering a new experience

MOUNTING evidence indicating the integral link between "nature" and human health has served as the driving force behind an unprecedented campaign to attract visitors to Mt Baw Baw.

Child safety push

A LEGISLATION loophole that could endanger children has prompted Sean Scanlon to fight for child safety and has asked for public support.

Summer science experience

AN exciting new perspective on the world of science, mathematics, medicine, psychology and engineering awaits Gippsland students this summer, with registrations now open for The Science Experience 2013, a three-day event hosted by Monash University Gippsland.

Innovation with vouchers

VOUCHERS worth up to $10,000 are now available to Victorian businesses and publicly funded research organisations to improve their innovation capability through access to professional courses, training or specialised skills development programs.

Search for yellow utility

VICTORIA police would like to speak to occupants of a yellow utility vehicle with New South Wales plates and a camper on the back,...

Ultralight crash

A MAN flying an ultralight aircraft was taken to Latrobe Regional Hospital last week in serious but stable condition after he crashed into Lake Narracan.

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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....