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Making NDIS Headway

Since the roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in the region, a Newborough-based registered service provider has doubled its staff to meet unprecedented demand and its general manager is looking for relief from a tight price guide.

Coffee project grinds real results for participants

While few would consider leftover coffee grinds from the region's cafes as particularly useful, Barefoot Pathways Transitional Training is demonstrating it is a resource worth getting excited about.

Emerging artists win

One thing Morwell artist Mira Halpern-Wilson took away from her tertiary studies was the way a clay sculpture starts is not necessarily where it finishes.

Negative is positive result

Traralgon resident Rae Riley made her first blood donation in about seven years on Friday after hearing the Australian Red Cross Blood Service was in desperate need of her blood type, O-negative.

Learning the business of art

Embracing new technology is a necessary ingredient in any business plan, and the art world is no exception, according to Moe artist Sharon Anderson.

Diners to be offered water

Latrobe Community Health Service is urging shoppers to scrap sugary drinks for water when buying a takeaway lunch in response to high obesity rates in the region.

You and Your Pet: Murhpy grows into home life

When Janette and Will Morrison took a trip to the pound three years ago they were taken with one particularly striking, handsome young pup.

Boomers to bounce into Gippsland

A basketball frenzy will come to Gippsland in September when the Melbourne Boomers come to town to play three pre-season games against Bendigo Spirit for the region's inaugural WNBL Triple Crown tournament.

Cat curfew supported

South Gippsland Shire will survey the community about a possible cat curfew and dog-leash order.

Picnic time for teddies

Big teds, little teds, vintage teds and trauma teds gathered with their loving owners at the Boolarra multi-purpose room on Monday to help kids in tough times.

Rose pruning tips shared

Keen gardeners braved wintry conditions at the weekend for Morwell Centenary Rose Garden's annual pruning demonstrations.

Partnership hope to attract doctors

A partnership between Latrobe Regional Hospital and a university willing to offer medical education and training in Gippsland could be a way to attract more local doctors, LRH chief executive Peter Craighead says.

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