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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.

Man charged in relation to Aberfeldy blaze

A MAN charged with fire-related offences connected to the Aberfeldy bushfire faced the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court yesterday.

Valley honours Australia Day

DECKED out in their best Australian-themed outfits and paraphernalia, Latrobe Valley residents turned out in droves on Saturday morning to their respective towns' celebrations.

Proud to call Latrobe City home

JOINING the 17,000 others who took the pledge as citizens across the nation, about 40 Latrobe Valley residents were buoyant after the citizenship ceremony and Australia Day Awards on Saturday.

This is ‘our day’

MORE than 550 people gathered at Old Gippstown to celebrate Australia Day and enjoy a barbecue breakfast.

Cold change helps fire crews battle blaze

THE earlier-than-expected cold change which occurred easing into the long weekend allowed fire crews battling the Aberfeldy-Donnelys bushfire to consolidate containment lines.

Driven to distraction

THE incessant rumbling of heavy trucks trundling past her bedroom windows "at all hours" has left Morwell resident Dawn Harrison at her wit's end of what to do.

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