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Learning brings out Best in Joan

A love of experimenting and learning is what drives Joan Best's artistic practice.

Classes ease teens into art

It can be "a big thing" for teenagers to walk into a room of unfamiliar faces to begin a painting course, Traralgon & District Art Society president Andrea Ramsay says.

Minister promises Thomson fire priority

Fire crews were working flat out to control a large bushfire near the Thomson dam that was threatening Melbourne's water supplies in the lead up to yesterday's extreme heat.

Learning fire rules

A new campaign encouraging Gippslanders to "know the rules" this bushfire season was launched at Walhalla's historic fire station yesterday.

Mayor demands urgent meeting

Latrobe City mayor Graeme Middlemiss has called for an urgent meeting of stakeholders caught up in the Steelvision saga, backing calls for the state government to provide compensation to out-of-pocket businesses.

Hogan has high hopes for Lowanna

Newly-appointed Lowanna College principal Adam Hogan wants to raise the bar and improve student engagement in the next 12 months with the ultimate goal to take the school above the state's average benchmark.

Traralgon RSL burglary

Detectives are investigating a burglary at the Traralgon RSL after a man broke into the Grey Street venue on January 11.

Safety concerns on ‘death trap’ road

An urgent safety inspection has been launched into a steep, rural road at Trafalgar after a tractor rolled down an embankment and into a residential backyard on Friday.

Gelagotis eyes selection in richest race

With a prize purse of $5 million, the newest addition to the autumn racing calendar is the richest 1600-metre race in the world and one of Moe's own is in line for a start.

BUPA regains funding eligibility

Sanctions have been lifted against Bupa Aged Care's Traralgon site following the January 27 deadline set for the facility to comply with government quality standards.

Pam keeps school kids safe

It is not unusual to see Pamela Beveridge on Morwell streets every day guiding children safely to school.

Elizabeth just wants answers to health issues

A 72-year-old Newborough woman struggling to breathe for almost a year has made a plea for more information about the root cause of her health problems.

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