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Pride of the big cats on the line

Churchill and Mirboo North will scrap it out on Saturday in the battle of the big cats as both aim to secure their first Latrobe Valley and District Cricket League win.

Mental health spotlight in schools

High school students at state schools across Gippsland will have access to dedicated mental health professionals at school under a $51.2 million state government program to be rolled out next year.

More funding needed for at-risk kids

Fifty per cent of children in Morwell are developmentally vulnerable and any incoming government needed to increase funding to integrated family services, Victoria's peak body for child and family services said.

Works bring stop to safety concerns

Disability advocacy groups have welcomed an announcement that a pedestrian refuge island and line markings will be installed at the western end of Commercial Road in Morwell.

Happy hounds enjoy popularity

Loveable basset hounds Stevie and Lola enjoy "flopping around" and attacking the backyard sprinkler at their Hazelwood North home.

Funding boost for youth mentor program

A youth mentor program aimed at keeping young people off the streets and away from crime has received a $700,000 boost following a state government commitment in Morwell this week.

Shed is a safe place

Toongabbie's blokes now have a place to hang out, share skills and enjoy a yarn with the official opening of the town's men's shed on Tuesday.

Helping little business visions come true

Budding entrepreneurs are being encouraged to turn their hobbies into their day job by taking advantage of a new micro-finance program in Morwell.

Council acts on parent power

A mother campaigning for a pedestrian crossing outside Morwell Central Primary School has welcomed proposed works by Latrobe City Council to make busy pick-up and drop-off times safer.

Sale drives town frenzy

There was a mixed response from the retail sector on Thursday during Moe's three-hour public holiday cup sale, with many traders questioning whether the full-day public holiday was as effective as the half-day holiday in years gone by.

MGFL merger victory

The Mid Gippsland Football League will remain in its current form after AFL Victoria last week upheld an appeal and rejected AFL Gippsland's recommendation it merge with the Alberton Football League.

Downpour hits Moe in sale lead up

Several businesses were impacted by heavy rain on Wednesday afternoon – less than 24 hours before the Moe Cup – with some retailers forced to close their doors during the town's biggest retail day of the year.

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