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Warm welcome

GIPPSLAND is proving a preferred destination for Monash University graduates, with all 10 of this year's intake to the Gippsland Regional Intern Training program undertaking their medical studies through the university.

Hats off to Mandy’s wonderful creations

SINCE the 1970s, Newborough's Mandy Fanning has been turning heads.

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.

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.

An inspiring Aus Day celebration

IN one of the biggest citizenship ceremonies and Australia Day awards to be held in the Latrobe Valley in recent times, Kernot Hall in Morwell was buzzing with energy and emotion on Saturday.

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.

Suspicious fires 

WELLINGTON Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a suspicious grassfire in Cowwarr on Friday morning.

Gently wrapping them up with care

WHEN Trafalgar South's Paul Smart and his team of sales consultants met recently, one of the most pressing issues on their mind was the Gippsland bushfires.

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