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Traralgon schools receive funding boost

After years of lobbying, the Latrobe Special Developmental School is set to receive modern facilities as part of a $6 million upgrade announced by the state government.

Time to recycle correctly

Local residents are being urged to keep material out of landfill by not contaminating their recycling bins despite China's ban on taking some of Australia's recycling waste.

Buyer found for discount supermarket chain

The Morwell NQR store will continue to trade with no job losses following the sale of the statewide company.

Sky is the limit for new Airvan

A Latrobe Valley aircraft manufacturer has won a design award for an Australian-first 10-seater small airplane that is more fuel-efficient and easy to handle for less-experienced pilots.

Brigade call out for younger volunteers

The Morwell CFA is looking for more people to jump on board their local brigade to volunteer as much time as they can spare while providing a vital community service.

Tenants left in cold on heaters

Newborough public housing tenants are worried they will freeze this winter as the Department of Health and Human Services drags its feet inspecting potentially deadly gas heaters.

Truck roll at Hazelwood South

A 30-year-old man has been taken to Latrobe Regional Hospital with minor, non-life-threatening injuries after the truck he was driving rolled off the road.

Pregnant smoker rate high

One in five Gippsland mothers smoked during pregnancy, according to newly-released data.

Building on his interests

The creative possibilities are endless with Lego, yet when a Morwell child picked up the little coloured bricks, he looked no further than his hometown for inspiration.

Dishwasher fire clean up costs

Former Newborough public housing tenant and mother of three Amielle Tarasinski has been left with a headache after her second-hand dishwasher, which was likely a recalled product, caught fire and caused costly damage to her home and belongings.

Powerful owl stalks Gippsland night skies

Retired secondary teacher David Mules had been looking for Gippsland's largest, nocturnal, winged predator for about three years when an email from his son Michael dropped into his inbox.

Nola finds hope amidst the tragedy

Living in Australia, it is hard to imagine the uncertainty faced by almost one million people living in the world's biggest refugee camp in Bangladesh.

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