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Bookings urged for study

Researchers from the Hazelwood Health Study are encouraging people to book for a blood and cardiovascular assessment upon receiving an invitation this week.

Artistic memories of cancer journey

It was July 2016 when Yallourn North artist Carolyn Henry heard her cancer diagnosis.

Generator draws big crowds

A generator weighing about 700 tonnes drew crowds from across the Latrobe Valley when it left AGL Loy Yang on Thursday night bound for Germany.

Additional BreastScreen for Latrobe

BreastScreen Victoria's fixed Traralgon clinic will be able to increase its opening days and check more women for breast cancer earlier thanks to state government funding.

Shing slams LVA link

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing has criticised the Victorian Liberal Party for lacking transparency around Liberal candidate for the seat of Morwell Dale Harriman's employment at the Latrobe Valley Authority.

Curious case of Gippsland koala

After four years of work, Federation University researcher Faye Wedrowicz has confirmed something that scientists have hypothesised for years: that the south Gippsland koala population is significantly distinct and more genetically diverse than other koala populations in Victoria.

Men bucking a trend

One Moe primary school is leading the way to break down gender stereotypes in the classroom by having more male than female teachers.

Albert Street prep numbers doubled

Albert Street Primary School was abuzz with excitement when 27 brand-new preps joined the school community for their first day on Thursday.

Year 10s get free meningococcal vaccine

Victorian Year 10 students will get free vaccinations against the deadly meningococcal virus, as part of a $1.5 million program being rolled out across all secondary schools by the state government.

Response times to smile about

The average response time for an ambulance to reach the scene of a Code One emergency in the Latrobe Valley has improved by about two minutes since last year.

Festa’s Italian flavour

Nonna's secret Italian recipes will be revealed at this year's Italian festival in Mirboo North, with the launch of a cookbook that passes down traditional knowledge.

Creek facelift sought

Taking his partner and son for a walk down Narracan Creek recently, Moe resident Steve Johnstone was shocked to see the state of the overgrowth surrounding the creek south of Narracan Drive and the railway bridge.

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