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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.

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.

Building industry regulation reforms

REFORMS to oversights in building industry regulation will be overhauled following the establishment of Victorian Building Authority.

Dahlsens to downscale

A NUMBER of jobs are likely to go at Traralgon's Dahlsens branch over the next month, as the store drops its lifestyle range due to poor sales performance.

Group welcomes new additions

A LOCAL disability support service provider has welcomed the addition of two new wheelchair taxis to the Traralgon Taxis fleet in the last month.

Rider injured on ‘dangerous’ track

CALLS to close an infamous four-wheel-drive track north of Walhalla, have been made after a motorbike rider was injured recently.

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Maroons grind out hard fought victory

FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE By LIAM DURKIN   ROUND 8 of the Gippsland League was spread across Saturday and Sunday at the weekend. The round carried greater gravitas than usual,...