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Book ponders big questions

Have you ever considered what happens after death?

Chuckles brings joy for Louise

Eight months after Harold the alpaca was mauled to death his owner Louise Lazarus has spoken for the first time since losing her loveable larrikin.

Donation extends rural aid

Gippsland Farmer Relief chief executive Melissa Ferguson says a recent donation of more than $30,000 will help drought-stricken farmers in need across the region.

BBL main draw coming to Moe

Big Bash League cricket will return to the Latrobe Valley this year with a blockbuster season fixture in January which is expected to draw upwards of 8000 people to Moe's Ted Summerton Reserve.

Union summit to plan election goals

Morwell is the sole target electorate for an Australian-first study into participatory democracy which seeks to let the community members set the agenda for the November state election.

Fozard targets upper house

Yarragon business owner Michael Fozard is hoping to secure a seat in the upper house as an independent for Eastern Victoria.

Drones are new eyes of koala care

Koalas in Victoria's Strzelecki Ranges have a new ally to guard their safety – the all-seeing drone that detects any animal in its sights. It is the preferred technology of Latrobe Valley-based family company Hazelwood Forestry for its business of wild life management.

FedUni clarifies ATAR report

Federation University has said the recent media attention on the university accepting ATARs of as low of 22.1 for education degrees was not accurate.

Trail nears completion

The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail is set to be completed by Christmas.

Disability job support

Workways Disability Employment Services is running weekly information sessions to support people with a disability to find work locally.

Call to limit emissions

A petition calling on the Environment Protection Authority to regulate power station greenhouse gas emissions has gained almost 3800 signatures.

Polish president recognises Regina

At 92 and with three decades of leading the Polish Seniors Club in the Latrobe Valley, Regina Kukla is still an active advocate and leader among her peers.

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