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Stepping up for health

Latrobe Valley Bus Lines staff found their competitive side when they participated in the Latrobe Community Health Service 10,000 steps challenge last year and are gearing up for the challenge again this year.

STEM networking

While networking may often be considered something only working professionals take the time to do, some female year 10 students tried their hand at it on Thursday night at a STEM Sisters networking evening.

Students unite to stay

A petition calling for Monash University to change its policy which allows only students of its undergraduate course medicine course to attend the School of Rural Health in Churchill has gained almost 500 signatures.

Council’s massive land use shake-up

Latrobe City Council heard from 20 speakers at a special meeting on Monday night to receive public submissions on the single largest planning revision undertaken by a Gippsland council in terms of scope of land affected.

Drug drivers caught

Police caught three people drug-driving in five hours at the weekend in the Latrobe Valley.

Leanne here to lend an ear

A community shaker and mover is waving the flag for Lifeline Gippsland as one of the faces in a campaign to help people recognise the signs of mental illness.

Hazelwood levels to be dropped further

Energy company ENGIE has been given approval to release more water from the Hazelwood Pondage into the Latrobe River.

Cluster for manufactures to collaborate

Latrobe Valley manufacturers will have access to a new program to help bolster productivity and competitiveness in an industry which is booming, Industry and Employment Minister Ben Carroll says.

NDIS call centre jobs announced

An NDIS call centre opened in Newborough yesterday will provide employment opportunities for people living with a disability, its operator says.

Outback Marathon beckons for Mandy and Helen

Churchill's Mandy Ellis and Traralgon's Helen Reeves will set off on a girls' trip to rival all girls' trips next week, but unlike others theirs won't involve much rest or relaxation.

Sweet directorial debut

Simon Hemming has held many roles with the Latrobe Theatre Company over almost 25 years, but has never directed a show with the company until now.

Yarragon gardening event

During a sunny July morning in Traralgon, biodynamic farmer Ian Onley admires an abundance of leafy silverbeet in the garden at Stockdale Road Primary School where he holds monthly workshops.

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