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.
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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.
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.
Vital funds to help the vulnerable
ANGLICARE Gippsland's campaign to tackle the increased demand for its Child Family Information Referral and Support Team service for vulnerable children and their families has received a State Government injection of several million dollars.
Struggling to find work
The ongoing grind of short-term contract stints were taking their toll on 'Tony', but since they dried up last year, things have been getting desperate.
LRH nurses cease action
LATROBE Regional Hospital nurses have ceased industrial action and returned to work after a major breakthrough in negotiations between the Australian Nursing Federation Victoria branch and the State Government.
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Central Gippy junior premiers crowned
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CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JUNIORS
By LIAM DURKIN
GRAND finals were played in the Central Gippsland Junior Football League at the weekend.
Teams converged on Ted Summerton Reserve, Moe...
