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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.

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.

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.

Mether has the method

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has demonstrated the importance of soft skills in the wake of the Christchurch terrorism attack, Willow Grove author and communications professional Leah Mether says.

Hazelwood North fatality

Investigations are ongoing after a man died following a collision on Clarkes Road at Hazelwood North on Monday.

Fears pathology move would delay results

Pathology results for critical illnesses such as cancers could take up to two weeks under a proposal by a private company contracted to look after testing for the region's medical centres to send samples to Melbourne.

Wind farm proposed for Latrobe Valley

Fifty-three wind turbines each 250 metres in height could be built on the outskirts of the Latrobe Valley under a new plan to provide power for up to 200,000 homes.

Pool works underway

Construction has began on the new Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre and overhaul of the Traralgon Indoor Sports Stadium following a turning of the sod ceremony on Friday morning.

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