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Plaudits for Angela

It wasn't luck of the draw that caused Traralgon News and Lotto TattsLotto manager Angela Temple to hit the jackpot with an industry award last weekend.

Rustie shares prescription for hope

Eighteen years ago Rustie Lassam found herself in the shower apologising to her unborn son.

Research drives care plan

A child whose parent has had mental illness is two, three or four times higher risk of developing mental illness themselves, researchers at Gippsland-based Monash School of Rural Health say.

Public bins sought for recycling

Consumers in the Latrobe Valley's towns have no access to recycling bins in busy public areas and concerned local resident Lorraine Bull is pushing Latrobe City Council to offer the service.

Life inspires author

Yinnar South author Scot Gardner decided to reassess what was important.

No unity on mine rehab

Latrobe Valley mine commissioner professor Rae Mackay is "very comfortable" with state oversite of mine rehabilitation despite a senator's recommendation the federal government develop a national mine rehabilitation policy.

Sienna’s drive for success

Traralgon's Sienna Privitera spends more time in the car commuting to and from basketball commitments each week than she does anywhere else but she wouldn't have it any other way.

Baringa’s big bike challenge

More than 100 students, teachers and support staff from seven special schools in the region will participate in today's first Grand Ridge Challenge that will take them 26 kilometres from Boolarra to Mirboo North and back.

Chocolate to deliver Easter smiles

Quantum Support Services are appealing to the community to "put a chocolate-covered smile" on the faces of more than 500 vulnerable children by donating Easter eggs.

Learning with Landcare

Two Latrobe Valley educational facilities have bested more than 1000 applicants to receive a junior Landcare grant from Woolworths.

Playing for fire victims

It was a call local artist Bryce "Snake" Wright could not say no to.

Sleeping rough concerns

Latrobe Valley service providers are reporting an increase in visual homelessness with more and more people sleeping rough in central business district areas.

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Rails delayed due to freight train fault

The Gippsland line is experiencing another major delay, as services have been halted for the past hour due to a freight train fault at Caulfield. V/line anticipates...