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Call out for indigenous intake

APPLICATIONS are now being sought for next year's intake in the Traralgon-based Indigenous Apprentice Program.

Hard study pays off

Years of schooling and months of study came to a head for more than 80,000 Victorian year 12 students, with the much-anticipated Australian Tertiary Admission Rank results released on Monday.

Lexi’s Christmas sacrifice

AS the rest of her family members excitedly rip through the bows and cheery paper wrapping of their presents this Christmas, 10 year-old Lexi Hall will be watching on with a smile.

Carols postponed

TRARALGON Carols by Candlelight will be held Wednesday from 5pm.

More room to learn

Lumen Christi Catholic Primary School's junior wing was blessed by Bishop Christopher Prowse during the official opening.

Volunteering for those in need

NO act of kindness is too small according to Salvos Store, Morwell volunteer Alison Moulton who believes a friendly smile or gesture of support can go a long way this Christmas.

Christmas for vulnerable

MORE than 300 families in desperate need for help this Christmas have reached out to the Salvation Army for assistance, double the number of those who required help last year.

Caring for the carers

A FESTIVE feast is being thrown for more than 100 carers and families as part of the annual Gippsland Carers Association Christmas celebrations this weekend.

New owner on show

AS one of the largest corporate players in the Latrobe Valley, new Loy Yang owner AGL Energy Limited has kept a relatively low profile.

Diesel is back

AT least one Latrobe Valley petrol station was faced with "upset" diesel motorists earlier this week, as the statewide diesel shortage depleted its local bowser supply.

Alpine National Park illegal activity

THE recent seizure of several firearms in the Alpine National Park north of Dargo and Licola has prompted Parks Victoria to remind park visitors about observing park regulations.

Court vandalism angers school

A "DISAPPOINTING and shattering" act of vandalism in Moe has left a school appealing for the perpetrators to stop.

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