Hope to save tourist landmark
A COMMUNITY push to save Morwell's landmark tourist institution, PowerWorks, is underway, with a transitioning committee established to explore alternative business models which could sustain the centre's operation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Andy’s lifetime dedication to football
FOOTBALL
By LIAM DURKIN
ANDY Theissling is Mr Football.
The Traralgon resident lives and breathes it.
Those who frequent local footy matches during winter have surely come across...
