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Bike park first of its kind

The wheels are in motion at Haunted Hills with plans to construct the Latrobe Valley's first mountain bike park unveiled on Friday.

Plan to prevent elder abuse

Considering who would make a good power of attorney in advance was a strong message at a forum on elder abuse in Morwell on Thursday.

FedUni carbon focus

Federation University's Brown Coal Innovation Australia will be renamed and revamped to include Gippsland's forestry, oil and gas in a program that aims to use the region's broader carbon resource to generate new jobs.

Crossing plans disappoint

An independent candidate for the federal seat of Monash and a former Latrobe City councillor are calling on the federal government and opposition to commit to funding an over or underpass at a railway crossing in Moe ahead of this year's federal election.

Providers tender for youth rehab centre

Two Latrobe Valley-based service organisations will join together in an attempt to keep the new youth drug and alcohol residential rehabilitation centre in local hands.

Eye-catching Romany van attracts interest

If POM-POMS ever had a practical purpose, it would be in Yallourn North resident Susan Lendon's caravan.

Library on its way to Kenya

Year 6 students looked in awe as a container full of books and school furniture was being lifted to make its way to a primary school in Kenya.

Brownbill drove safety

A road safety forum held in Traralgon on Thursday recognised former Morwell high school principal and long-serving community member Keith Brownbill for his 30-year effort to reduce the road toll.

Call to coordinate new migrant support

The Rohingyan population in the Latrobe Valley is growing but the community needs to do more to welcome them, Rohingya community representative Amina Khatun said.

John shares growing talents in book

Local food gardening expert John Mauger can rebut just about any excuse for not growing vegetables at home.

Curtain rises on arts precinct works

Construction of a much-anticipated performing arts centre in Traralgon is underway with the official turning of the sod ceremony held on Friday afternoon.

Runners tackle tricky terrain for Duncan

Perfect weather greeted starters at Duncan's Run on Saturday as ultra-running enthusiasts prepared to take off from the Balook Visitor Centre.

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