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Doors reopen for razed business

THE doors of GrowMaster garden centre in Argyle Street, Traralgon, reopened its doors for business at the weekend despite a large fire gutting its main gift shop on Friday morning.

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.

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.

Arsonists not welcome: GAPP

THE stern message to would-be arsonists this summer is clear: Gippsland does not want you in the community.

Scholarships support nurses

THE achievements of Latrobe Regional Hospital's mental health nurses were well recognised by the State Government during recent scholarship allocations.

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.

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