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Fabric of life on show

LIFE'S challenges will be depicted in an emotional Fabric Art exhibition on show at the Court House Traralgon, this weekend.

Mental health fight heats up

THE fight for improved mental health funding and staffing levels is set to intensify, according to unions.

Forum promotes positive talks

The region's leaders' efforts to guide the Latrobe Valley through an economic restructure were scrutinised by the wider community on Tuesday.

Population boom prediction

STRONG population growth has been forecast for the Latrobe Valley over the next 20 years, according to a State Government report just released.

Gambling on the rise

LATROBE Valley residents are close to exceeding last year's electronic gaming expenditure, with the community losing an average of $4 million a month on poker machines, latest statistics have shown.

Arsonist jailed for 17 years

BLACK Saturday convicted arsonist Brendan James Sokaluk has been sentenced to 17 years and nine months in jail.

Anzac Day – Morwell

THE chilly weather failed to deter families from the Morwell War Memorial Cenotaph this Anzac Day.

Morwell singer makes her mark

Making it big time in the entertainment industry is no easy road, as Morwell stage talent Jaz Flowers knows more than most.

Plans to block urban mining

LATROBE City council will attempt to thwart any move initiated by the State Government to mine in proximity to residential areas.

Anzac spirit shines through

ANY doubt about the strength of the Anzac spirit was convincingly dispelled in the Latrobe Valley yesterday.

Anzac Day – Trafalgar

THE sight of Trafalgar residents Jack Cooper and Jay Kelly making their way to the town cenotaph to lay a wreath in remembrance of fallen soldiers was a heart-warming one.

Anzac Day – Rosedale

FOR the residents of Rosedale who participated in this year's Anzac service, the day symbolised "a single connection" shared by all.

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