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Hair today, gone tomorrow

Feature By Melody Song MUCH like many of my other "hair"-brained schemes, the decision to lop off my locks as part of the World's Greatest Shave was a spur-of-the-moment decision I

Valley spends millions on pokies

LATROBE Valley punters spent more than $28.5 million on poker machines between July 2011 and January this year, according to figures just released.

More than art on show

A SERIES of art workshops for older residents in bushfire-affected communities has surpassed expectations, with participants walking away with more than a newly-forged social connection. BR

Council’s call for help

LATROBE City Council has called on local State Government politicians to help it advance the prospect of attracting new and expanded government offices to the region.

Safety first in the swimming pool

"LOOK before you leap" was the message passed on to prep students at the Traralgon Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre last week.

Contractors react to closure

Kirway Constructions' closure last week has been met with mixed reactions, with both sympathy and frustration being directed towards the company from contractors.

An uncertain future

WHEN Churchill electrician Eric Seegers was hired by Kirway Constructions last November as part of a company restructure, he thought it was on track to survive the rough construction industry climate.

High costs of ‘undercutting’

THE collapse of Kirway Constructions has been interpreted as "a sign of the times" for the construction industry.

A fulfilling life for dear Alice

FROM horse and buggy to motorcross side cars, Traralgon's Alice Rodwell has experienced life to its fullest.

Gippsland building industry fallout

THE Gippsland building industry remains in a state of shock, following news respected local company Kirway Constructions had gone into voluntary administration last week.

‘Great initiative’ on its way

EFFORTS to combat the Latrobe Valley's high obesity levels have been boosted by news that Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food program will include this region.

Fundraising for a future

TWENTY-three years was a long time to be away from his country of birth, but when Reverend Abraham Maluk returned to Sudan in 2010, instead of filling with joy, his heart sank at the sight of emaciated children battling for survival.

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Prepare for winter driving conditions this King’s Birthday weekend

STAFF WRITERS   VICTORIAN road users are being urged to prepare for winter driving conditions as intrastate travel is expected to increase over the King’s Birthday...