Great start to the school day
WHEN grade five Churchill North Primary School student Bailee paid tribute to his school's new breakfast club, and everyone who had worked to see it get off the ground, there was not a dry eye in the room.
Bushfire buyback program begins
THE $50 million Victorian voluntary bushfire land buyback scheme for landowners has opened until 31 May.
Sharing it around
TREATING yourself to some pancakes this Saturday will help the Traralgon Uniting Church raise vital funds for youth services in the region.
Valley in abuse crisis
Latrobe Valley is facing a crisis in its attempts to address child abuse and sexual assaults, with key agencies claiming a new Multi-Disciplinary Centre for the region is crucial.
Nurses continue action
Nurses are still carrying out work stoppages across Victoria despite Fair Work Australia and Federal Court orders to cease industrial action.
Valley largely spared in wet weather spell
THE Latrobe Valley was largely spared the wet weather which swept across the state early in the week.
Crime stats in Valley up
CRIME statistics in the Latrobe Police Service Area for the 2011 calendar year were up, with crimes against the person rising most significantly by 23.9 per cent.
Maryvale on track
Major infrastructure upgrades have been completed at Australian Paper's Maryvale Mill, as it sures up production and economic efficiency in an uncertain manufacturing marketplace.
No road issues detected
VICROADS has confirmed the Princes Freeway in Morwell is open and operating as usual despite recent heavy rains.
Pool under utilised
"DISJOINTED" opening hours and unkempt change rooms are some of the concerns raised by patrons of the Traralgon outdoor pool.
PM called on to show passion for Valley
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has been challenged by a local member of parliament to "demonstrate the same passion for jobs in the Latrobe Valley as she displayed to retain leadership of the Labor Party".
Challenge issued to Northe
The public services union secretary has challenged State Member for Morwell Russell Northe to pressure his government to ensure local child protection services are not affected by looming job cuts to the public sector.
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Ainsworth traded to Carlton
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BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
MORWELL'S Ben Ainsworth is set for Carlton.
In the fifth day of the AFL Trade Period, the Gold Coast 158-gamer had his...
