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Jo is welded to her art career

After 30 years in resource management and sustainability Jo Caminiti just "couldn't put her finger on" what was wrong.

Dump and burn concern

Mattresses are being dumped and set alight at a pine plantation in Traralgon South in what police believe could be a plan by offenders to get their hands on a quick fix for scrap metal.

Multicultural service rebrands

he Gippsland Multicultural Services launched its new look last week to rebrand itself after more than 30 years as the region's peak migrant body.

NAIDOC Week grows cultural appreciation

The importance of learning about different cultures and practices was emphasised during NAIDOC Week celebrations at Liddiard Road Primary School earlier this week. School principal Richard Price said students rotated through six different NAIDOC-themed activities during the day.

Cares face up to isolation

Two volunteers from Gippsland Carers Association have started a Facebook support page to reach out to people in caring roles across the region.

Alinta agreement welcomed

The CFMEU has welcomed a new enterprise agreement with Loy Yang B owner Alinta Energy and described the four year proposal as a sign of confidence for workers in the region.

Commercial Road safety push

Members of the disability self advocacy group New Wave are calling on VicRoads and Latrobe City Council to improve pedestrian safety along Commercial Road in Morwell where their offices are located.

Desperate dad just wants a home

A widowed father of four, including a 10-year-old girl with disabilities, is wondering why his family is still waiting for a roof over their heads, despite being told they are a high priority for public housing.

Labor challenges for Monash

Baw Baw Shire west ward councillor Jessica O'Donnell will challenge Liberal member Russell Broadbent for the federal seat of Monash as the Labor Party candidate.

Psych security push

The health services union is pushing for more psychiatric intensive care units around the state to address long-standing issues after a recent violent incident in the psychiatric ward at Latrobe Regional Hospital highlighted the need.

Walhalla night rail to run

Stringer’s Gorge at Walhalla will be illuminated on Saturday nights in August as the railway continues to raise funds for its rail motor project to extend the railway operation to seven days a week.

Festival lights dim

Walhalla’s Vinter Ljusfest will likely return next year according to Baw Baw Shire councillor Michael Leaney who says the event this year "fell over due to being starved of resources".

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