A new home for ACV/GARDS
An advocacy group which provides vital services and support to people exposed to asbestos has officially opened its new centre with a visit from Regional Development Minister Jaclyn Symes.
Rights groups fear activists’ Bill
A BILL to strengthen laws to stop animal activists from inciting others to trespass on agricultural land would have "chilling effects", according to human rights advocates and environmental groups.
Jailed for multiple assaults
A father-to-be who left a man in a pool of blood on Franklin Street in Traralgon last year - days after he narrowly avoided jail for king-hitting another man outside the Traralgon Bowls Club - has been sentenced to 18 months behind bars.
Vote on old Yarragon school site
The future of a vacant block in Yarragon that community members have long wanted to be put to use as a community space will be decided at a Baw Baw Shire Council meeting this week.
Rose thefts stun members
Morwell Centenary Rose Garden volunteers were shocked to discover 22 newly planted bare rooted roses were stolen from the garden not once, but twice, in one week.
Wrapping up for asthma
Adults in Morwell with asthma exposed to smoke from the Hazelwood mine fire do not appear to have experienced an increase in the severity of asthma symptoms or lung function over a long-term period, Hazelwood Health Study researchers have found.
Filmmaker inspires others
With small beginnings writing for theatre and a stint running clown workshops in Alice Springs, the advice successful New Zealand filmmaker Jackie van Beek would give to aspiring directors and writers is to beg for money, apply for everything and "just give it a shot".
Advocate speaks at commission
Latrobe Valley residents concerned about stigma associated with mental health have also reported experiencing unfair and judgmental treatment from local health services and professionals, according to Latrobe Health Advocate Jane Anderson.
Medical students create new tool
A resource developed by three Monash School of Rural Health students to help postgraduate medicine students take a holistic approach to their studies has been incorporated into the school's curriculum.
Horses affected by drought
Horses from throughout Gippsland are being surrendered to equine rescuers or ending up at the saleyards due to ongoing drought conditions and feed shortages.
Social media brings lost calves home
A Mirboo farming family woke up to heartache on Saturday morning when they discovered eight speckled park calves were missing from their shed.
Breeding of research animals under fire
A primate breeding facility in Churchill has come under fire from an animal rights group in light of the release of Freedom of Information documents.
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Uplifting experience for youngsters
By KATRINA BRANDON
CREATING a safe and fun space for local youth, the Uplift Collective came together on July 8 at Village Cinema Morwell to...
