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.
More blood wanted
A meeting at an unlikely venue - the blood donation couch - has led to a friendly rivalry between two Latrobe Valley men.
New visions for the region
The Latrobe Valley has become the international focus of the urban architectural movement, with a competition calling for redesigns to parts of the Valley's urban and industrial landscapes attracting 60 submissions worldwide.
Consultation concerns
MOST Glengarry residents are unaware a 40-metre telecommunications tower may soon be erected close to the town’s eastern entrance, according to concerned locals.
Cool cash for FreeZa
LATROBE Valley youths have been given creative freedom to kick off five regional events aimed at young people after receiving a $73,500 State Government grant.
Remembering and fighting on
SUFFERERS of asbestos related diseases, their loved ones and other community members gathered to remember those who have died, and vowed to continue the fight for awareness and justice on Friday.
Push for healthier lifestyle
A PREVENTIVE health model already underway in the Latrobe Valley, touted as "the biggest ever push for healthier lifestyles in Latrobe", was officially launched by State Health Minister David Davis in Moe on Friday.
Building industry regulation reforms
REFORMS to oversights in building industry regulation will be overhauled following the establishment of Victorian Building Authority.
Dahlsens to downscale
A NUMBER of jobs are likely to go at Traralgon's Dahlsens branch over the next month, as the store drops its lifestyle range due to poor sales performance.
Group welcomes new additions
A LOCAL disability support service provider has welcomed the addition of two new wheelchair taxis to the Traralgon Taxis fleet in the last month.