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Animals rule in taxidermy

A hobby taxidermist planning to hold workshops in Trafalgar said it was hard to keep up with the flood of email enquiries after advertising online.

Maker of hands inspires students

he things that make us different make us special.

First planes for Chinese

Latrobe City's own GippsAero handed over the first three eight-seater utility aircrafts of an "exciting" 10-plane deal with Chinese company Jinggong Group on Friday.

Moe mural heartbreak

A Moe community group has vowed to "not the let the vandals win" after murals created by local primary school students in Newborough's Henry White Reserve were smashed.

Fast rail study pledge

An $8 million business case for high-speed trains between Melbourne and Traralgon is back on the agenda as the Morrison government announced its 20-year plan for fast rail across the country.

Dynamic duo do Australia proud in Argentina

Morwell mother-son duo Diane and Nick Penney may not have returned from the World Raffa Championships in Argentina with any silverware, but they did Australia proud.

Community runs for House

Sunday brought perfect running weather with supporters and spectators lining the streets to create a festival-style atmosphere for the 21st annual Harriers Community Fun Run and Walk.

Country music speaks to Evan

As a child, Newborough balladeer and country music singer Evan Platschinda could barely say 'g'day mate', but more than six decades later he is regularly recognised for his performing and songwriting.

Heart help at fingertips

A Latrobe Valley man who lives with a pacemaker understands how mental illness can go hand-in-hand with heart problems.

Outpouring of support

Nearly 600 people were welcomed at the Light of Hidayah mosque in Morwell two days after an horrific attack on Muslims in New Zealand.

Mums advocate for T21

Traralgon mum Kathleen Simpkins had a very limited understanding of Down syndrome until she had her second child, Elva, four years ago.

Free counselling for bushfire communities

People impacted by past and recent bushfires are being urged to access a free counselling service at Latrobe Community Health Service.

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